job resume
What is a "resume"?
1-page summary of skills, education, and experience
what does the s stand for
specific
what are employability skills
are a set of skills and behaviors that are necessary for every job
define an undergraduate
a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelors or equivalent
how can you make a good impression on the person interviewing you
firm handshake, eye contact, professional attire, show respect, letting them finish there sentence before you talk
Employers tend to 1st look at resumes for...
less than 30 seconds.
measurable
what do employability skills allow you to do
communicate with coworkers, solve problems, understand your role within the team, make responsible choices, take charge of your own career
define a graduate
a person who has successfully completed a course of study or training especially in person who has been awarded an undergraduate degree
how early should you be showing up to a interview
15-20 min
What topics should be included on a resume?
Contact Information, Objective, Education, Experience, Activities, Skills, References
what does the a stand for
achievable
why are employability skills important
bc it gives you a step ahead from the other person who is being interview, it allows you get get and keep a job
define a major
to specialize in particular subject at a college or university
what are three of the eight types of interview questions
introductory questions, work history, job position
What types of information should you include under "Experience"?
Previous employers, locations, dates you worked, job title, brief description
what does the r stand for
relevant
what are the 6 categories of employability skills
foundational skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem solving skills/ critical thinking skills, teamwork
define a minor
study in a subsidiary subject at college or university
list three examples of non verbal communication
eye contact, handshake, good posture
How many references should you include attached to your resume?
2-3
what does the t stand for
time bound
list two examples of each of the 6 emplayability skills
Foundational- Interpersonal- Communication- Problem solving- ethics and legal responsibilities- teamwork-
define a bachelors degree
a degree granted after the completion of 4 years of course study
confidence
belief in one's own abilities