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