Do'S & DONT'S
Do not tell this about a previous job on your Resume
What is the reason you left?
The number of fonts that should be used on a Resume
What is 1 (one)?
What should always be done on a resume.
Always tell the truth
This section requires 1-3 sentences
What is how long the Summary of Qualifications/ or Objective should be?
This is considered the most reviewed section on a resume
What are Skills?
What type of photo should be used on your resume?
None
How many pages should your Resume be?
What is 1 page, no more than 2.
The type of email that should be used on a Resume
What is an appropriate email?
The area of the Resume where you would put that you speak another language or type 60+wpm
What are Skills?
What is the purpose of a Resume?
Market yourself and obtain an interview
Definition for Resume?
noun: résumé; a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application.
White or off-white
What are the paper colors that should be used for a Resume?
What is the maximum length of experience in years that should be used on your Resume?
10 years
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
What is the heading?
The two reasons you may need a Resume
What is to apply for a job and for college applications?
Only mention GPA on a Resume if it is this or better
What is 3.0?
2 (two) things that should be used instead of sentences
What are bullets and action phrases?
How long do potential employers look at a Resume?
Less than 45 seconds
The area of the Resume where you list previous job
What is Experience?
What needs to be done to your resume when applying for a new job?
What is Update/customize your resume
Number of people that should proofread your Resume besides yourself
What is at least one
What are the 5 (five) areas that can be included on a Resume?
Heading
Education
Experience
Skills
Summary of Qualifications
The area of the Resume where you would list your unpaid work experience?
Volunteering
What section on the resume do you put Available upon request?
References
When describing past employment duties, how should they be written?
Past tense