Resume Building
This document highlights your education, skills, and experiences.
What is a resume?
Building relationships with professionals is called this.
What is networking?
Short term work experiences that help students explore careers
What are internships?
This first impression includes your greeting, handshake, and eye contact.
What is a professional introduction?
Working effectively with others to complete tasks.
What is teamwork/collaboration?
Clubs, sports, and student government belong in this section.
What are extracurricular activities?
After meeting a professional, you could possibly send this message.
What is a follow-up or thank-you email?
Someone who offers advice and professional guidance is called this.
What is a mentor?
Arriving 10–15 minutes early demonstrates this.
What is punctuality?
Adjusting to new situations or expectations demonstrates this skill.
What is adaptability?
Communication, leadership, and teamwork belong in this section.
What is the skills section?
A student decides to help at a local nonprofit event, where they meet several people working in that field and learn about their experiences. This activity not only benefits the community but also helps students gain experience and make connections.
Volunteering
Someone who can speak about your character and work ethic for applications are these.
What are references?
Reviewing answers about your strengths and experiences shows this habit when approaching an interview or professional opportunity.
What is preparation?
Managing time well and completing tasks on schedule demonstrates this skill.
What is time management?
Most student resumes should be this length.
What is one page?
A student is interning at a local business. They make sure to arrive on time, dress appropriately, and greet all coworkers respectfully. By doing this, the student is demonstrating this professional quality.
What is professionalism?
Observing a professional during their workday is called this experience.
What is job shadowing?
A student prepares for an interview by practicing common questions with a teacher and receiving feedback on their answers and confidence. This preparation strategy is known as this.
What is a mock interview?
Taking initiative without being asked demonstrates this professional quality.
What is leadership?
For students and young professional applicants, this resumestyle is often preferred because it highlights skills and achievements even if the applicant has limited work experience.
What is a chronological or functional resume?
A student meets several professionals at a career event and takes the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and remember personal details about their conversation. By doing this, the student is building this important aspect of professional relationships.
What is rapport/professional relationship?
Long term training opportunities/programs (1-5 years) targeted for those training in a specific job while being paid
What are apprenticeships?
At the end of an interview, a student asks the interviewer questions about the company culture and what success in the role looks like. This shows the student has done this important preparation step.
What is researching the organization/company?
During a group project, your team realizes the presentation file will not open minutes before presenting. Instead of panicking or blaming others, one student quickly suggests using another computer and recreating the key slides from memory so the group can still present on time. This soft skill is being demonstrated.
What is problem-solving?