Resume Basics
True or False: It is okay to make-up, lie about, work experience on a resume.
False?
True or False: You must type your resume.
True
True or False: You should have someone review your resume for spelling errors before sending it to a possible employer.
True
What is the order your work experience should be listed?
Reverse chronological order
What is the first thing listed on your resume?
a. Header
b. Objective
c. Work Experience
a. Header
What is the maximum number of jobs you should list on a resume.
a. four
b. All jobs that are relevant to the position you are applying for.
c. one
b. All jobs that are relevant to the position you are applying for.
What is the area of the resume where you list previous jobs?
Work Experience
What skills and accomplishments do you list on your resume?
a. skills that are unrelated to the job you are applying for?
b. skills and accomplishments that are related to the job you are applying for
b. skills and accomplishments that are related to the job you are applying for
True or False: You should list your mom's cell phone number on your resume.
False?
What counts as work experience?
a. only paid employment
b. only volunteer work
c. paid work, volunteer work, and internships
c. paid work, volunteer work, and internships
What is the Education section of a resume?
It lists the university or college you attended and the degree you received.
True or False: It is okay to hand over a resume with a coffee stain on it.
False!!!!
How many pages should a resume be?
1 page
True or False: You should list jobs on your resume that you were fired from.
False
This is what might happen if you have a messy resume.
a. The employer will not call you for an interview.
b. The employer will throw your resume in the trash.
c. Both a and b
c. Both a and b
True or False: Your mom can be a reference.
False!
What is a resume considered to be?
a. a summary of work experience and skills
b. a list of everything you have ever done
c. a list of jobs you want to get in the future
a. a summary of work experience and skills
What is an objective statement in a resume?
a. a statement of what kind of job you are looking for
b. a brief summary of your job experience
c. both a and b
c. both a and b
Why do you need a resume?
To apply for a job so that you can get an interview?
Who is a good reference for you?
a. former supervisor at a job you enjoyed
b. your boyfriend or girlfriend
c. your uncle
a. former supervisor at a job you enjoyed