Lesson 4 - Write a Résumé

What is a résumé? - A résumé is a list of goals you desire to accomplish. - A résumé is a summary of a person's education and employment experience. - A résumé is detail about all your projects. - A résumé is a list of educational accomplishments.

A résumé is a summary of a person's education and employment experience.

What is a template? - A template is a list of items you will need to complete a task. - A template is a record of your past accomplishments. - A template is a set of instructions for completing a task. - A template is a pattern or model to show you how to perform a task.

A template is a pattern or model to show you how to perform a task.

What rule should you use when trying to give your résumé a professional look? - Typos are unprofessional. - Professional is relative. - Simple is best. - Professionalism is unimportant.

Simple is best.

What will cause you to slide down the list of prospects? - You could become lower on the list of prospects if you seem boastful. - You could become lower on the list of prospects if your résumé contains errors of any kind. - You could lower your position on the list of prospects by excluding important details. - You could lower your chances of being hired if you list every job.

You could become lower on the list of prospects if your résumé contains errors of any kind.

What three qualities make you an interesting candidate? - experience - skills - relationships - education - opportunities - personality

experience skills education

What are four things that should be included on a résumé? - description - marital status - skills - education - job or volunteer experience - personal information

skills education job or volunteer experience personal information