Resume/ Cover letter Format
How long should a cover letter be?
1 page
What should go at the top of the resume?
Your name. You don't need the word "resume"
True or false: Your resume needs an Objective.
False, while your goal is to get hired with your resume and interview and whatever else, the resumes job is meant for showing off your skills and past job experience, no matter what job you apply to you'll always have the same job experience that can't be catered to any main job
How many pages should a resume be?
1 page
True or false: You should include your age on a resume.
False
Should you state if you are unemployed on a resume?
No
What should you use to describe your experience instead of lengthy sentences on a resume?
Bullet points
What is the purpose of a resume?
Provide a detailed summary of the applicants qualifications and past experience, in order to land an interview
You should include your GPA on your resume if it is ___ or above.
3.0
True or false: If you have even 1-2 spelling/grammar errors you will not get the job.
False. Most recruiters can tell the difference between really bad spelling/grammar vs a few mistakes.
Why you want the job
What makes you qualified to work at said establishment
Anything on the resume shouldn't be on the cover letter
What is the name of the category where you would list your clubs, sports, and other activities?
Extracurricular Activities
What contact information do you need on a resume? (Name 3 things)
Email address, City & State, and phone number (NEVER PUT FULL ADDRESS)
False: Only include hard skills. Soft skills are subjective from employer to employer, so if I were to put "hardworking" on my resume, and the employer looks at it, we have different ideas of what being hardworking is.
What are 3 questions someone in an interview might ask you?
Why do you want this job? Strengths? Weaknesses?