25 Questions
How long is the ideal resume?
1 page, maybe two in certain circumstances
When might you need a resume?
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of a resume?
To win an interview
The average employer spends how long looking at each resume to determine if they would like to interview a candidate?
20-30 seconds
The videos we watched at the beginning of the block compared a resume to what?
An advertisement
True or False: Your resume should be targeted to your potential employer?
True
True or False: You may have different resumes for different job applications
True
A computer system that scans applications submitted online and chooses the resume with the most matching key words
Applicant Tracking System
Which of these encompass skills that are easily defined, measurable, easily taught, and directly related to the job?
Hard skills
You should match the skills you put on your resume with the job skills listed in the job application if possible.
True
Which of these encompass skills are learned over time through interaction with others, hard to measure, and subjective?
Hard skills
Is communication, problem solving, initiative, grit, and conflict management hard or soft skills?
Soft skills
Is CPR Certification, Java Script coding, being bilingual, and typing 89 words per minute hard or soft skills?
Hard skills
TRUE OR FALSE: Lying on a resume can be illegal in some situations.
True
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?
False
You should not use more than __________ fonts on your resume.
2
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to include graphics or photos in your resume?
False
Which of these should you include on your resume?
None
How many people did they suggest you have proofread your resume before submitting it?
2
How should you write information on your resume?
In bulleted lists
What font size was suggested for the body/descriptions on your resume?
11-12 pt font
TRUE OR FALSE: You should NEVER use bold and italics when formatting your resume
False
What font size was suggested for the title on your resume?
14 pt font
TRUE OR FALSE: You should make your resume super colorful
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Your headings should all have the same formatting (font, font size, bold, italics, etc.)
True
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