Resume Essentials
How many pages should your resume be?
1 page
What's the first thing you do when you get booked to interview?
Research the company
Which Brand lost a huge portion of stocks after removing DEI, displaying the power of the black dollar?
Target
Which states have the highest percentage of black businesses?
The District of Columbia, Maryland, and Georgia
Should you abbreviate to save space on your resume?
No, everything should be fully spelled out, avoid abbreviations
What should you wear to an interview?
Company style and aesthetic, while staying professional
This Beauty Brand was voted Forbes Best Beauty and Grooming Black Owned Business 2026
Pattern Beauty
What is the most famous Black retail Epicenter in history?
"Black Wall Street"
How far back should your relevant experience go?
2 years max, unless a continuous job
What's the first step after an interview?
Send a personalized Thank You note
3 Black owned Bag Brands
Telfar
Brandon Blackwood
Kai Collective
What Organization did Booker T. Washington found for black businesses? What year?
The National Negro Business League
1900
True or False?
You should always send every company the same resume for consistency
False, tailor your resume to the company
What are the steps for online interviews?
- Front lighting
- check sound and video
- maintain eye contact
This designer had a recent collab with Adidas
Wales Bonner
First Black owned shopping center in America is called?
Sullivan Progress Plaza in North Philadelphia
What are 5 essentials for a resume?
- Contact information
- Relevant Skills
- Summary
- Title
- Experience
What's the method to interview answers called?
STAR Method
This brand had a recent collab with Adidas that had a 5 year run.
Fear of God
Name one of the longest owned, black owned businesses.
EE Ward Moving and Storage