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How long is the ideal resume?

  • 1 page, maybe two in certain circumstances (correct)
  • As long as it needs to be to share all of your important information
  • No more than 4 pages
  • 2 pages

    • When might you need a resume?

  • Seeking an internship
  • Joining a club
  • Applying for college, grad school, scholarships, or a job
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of a resume?

  • To win an interview (correct)
  • To impress the hiring manager
  • To give a summary of your education and experience
  • To join a dating site

    • The average employer spends how long looking at each resume to determine if they would like to interview a candidate?

    <p>20-30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The videos we watched at the beginning of the block compared a resume to what?

    <p>An advertisement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: Your resume should be targeted to your potential employer?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: You may have different resumes for different job applications

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A computer system that scans applications submitted online and chooses the resume with the most matching key words

    <p>Applicant Tracking System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these encompass skills that are easily defined, measurable, easily taught, and directly related to the job?

    <p>Hard skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should match the skills you put on your resume with the job skills listed in the job application if possible.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these encompass skills are learned over time through interaction with others, hard to measure, and subjective?

    <p>Hard skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is communication, problem solving, initiative, grit, and conflict management hard or soft skills?

    <p>Soft skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is CPR Certification, Java Script coding, being bilingual, and typing 89 words per minute hard or soft skills?

    <p>Hard skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TRUE OR FALSE: Lying on a resume can be illegal in some situations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the videos shown at the beginning of the block, is it true or false that you should include your personal references on your resume?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should not use more than __________ fonts on your resume.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to include graphics or photos in your resume?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these should you include on your resume?

    <p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people did they suggest you have proofread your resume before submitting it?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you write information on your resume?

    <p>In bulleted lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What font size was suggested for the body/descriptions on your resume?

    <p>11-12 pt font</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TRUE OR FALSE: You should NEVER use bold and italics when formatting your resume

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What font size was suggested for the title on your resume?

    <p>14 pt font</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TRUE OR FALSE: You should make your resume super colorful

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TRUE OR FALSE: Your headings should all have the same formatting (font, font size, bold, italics, etc.)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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