Types
What type of resume is ideal for a person who has years of experience and list them from most recent job?
Chronological Resume
What is the first bit of information that must be present on the top of the first page of your resume?
Name/ Contact information
The process of adjusting your resume to each application to reflect the relevant skills that the job description requires is called...?
Tailoring your resume
T/F Resume is the first document that employers use to assess an applicant's eligibility for a position.
True. Both resume and job application form is used to assess each candidate
A person who has little to no work experience but have skills to do the job, may use this type of resume.
Functional Resume
What is the preferred format that the resume must be submitted in?
Word
Plain Text
Up to 20 seconds
T/F An employer may reject a resume for spelling errors
True
Skills that you take from one job to another job are called...?
Transferable skills
T/F It is important to include your drivers license number and SIN on your resume.
False
Some countries have another name that they call resumes. What is it?
CV (Curriculum vitae)
Mary would like to apply for multiple positions at one company. Her friend Marisa said she should only apply to 1 position per company. Who is right- Mary or Marisa?
Mary. You should apply to multiple positions at a company once you are qualified and your resume is tailored to each role
Name 2 types of resumes
Chronological
Functional
Video
Mixed (Chronological/Functional)
Name the top 3 headings that must be included in the resume.
Contact information
Work experience
Educational background
Skills/ Qualifications
Employers that receive a large volumes of resumes use an ATS to screen candidates, what does ATS mean?
Applicant Tracking System
How many applications should I submit per day if I am actively job searching online?
Up to 10 per day