Resumes and Cover Letter
If in the workforce for over 20 years, listing the last _____ years of jobs is enough.
15
How many formats are there for creating a resume?
3
The OBJECTIVE statement should be:
A strong, brief phrase that tells the potential employer specifically what my current career goal is.
Use job titles that are ________, such as Executive Manager rather than Manager
Descriptive
A cover letter should accompany the resume and include the following:
Discuss the specific job being applied for , including the company's name
Interpersonal,social, relational abilities are examples of ___ skills
Hard
What is the purpose of a resume?
It's a self-advertisement that shows how many skills, experience, and achievements match the requirements of the job I want.
Since HR departments do backgrounds and reference checks, it is always good to ____ on a resume .
Tell the truth
The first thing on a resume should be:
The heading which contains my name, address, phone number, and email address.
When listing the previous work experience or skills, put _____ones first
The most important
When is it allowed to use negativity?
Never
Resumes should NOT contain the following
Pronouns I or Me and Slang
Chronological resumes are used for
Showing a steady growth in a particular field provides educational history provides work experience history
Functional resumes focus on
Skills and experience rather than job history Awards, achievements, and volunteer experience
Technological terms and job/profession-specific skills are examples of ____ skills
Soft
The text of a resume should always be printed in ____ _____ ____
Solid black ink
When listing Qualities & Strengths it's important to
Connect both my hard and soft skills with real life and work experience
When writing a resume, it's important to ______
Use a good printer Proofread it at least twice Keep it updated
If attended college or trade school, it is suggested to include my grade point average if it is ____ or higher
3.0
Its recommended that the cover letter be ____ paragraphs
4
Combination resumes
A blend of both the chronological and functional resumes.
_____________ __________ should be used in a resumes because they get noticed easily and clearly communicate experiences and achievements.
Action verbs
Do not indicate ___ on the resume
Birth date Martial status Religion
Use bullet points ans short sentences on resumes to describe:
My experiences
For each college, university or trade school attended, it's good to include
Name location Degree or certification received years attended, graduated, or intend to graduate
How long should a resume be?
1-2 pages
The general formats for creating a resume are:
Chronological, Functional, Combination
A cover letter is intended to
Complement, but not duplicate, the resume Add a personal touch to the resume Create a critical first impression
Do not use job tittles that are
Misleading and Vague
When asked to provide 2-4 professional references, this means
My current/former manager, co-workers, or college professors