2.02 Résumé

2.02 Résumé

What is the purpose of a resume?

What is the purpose of a Résumé?

• Summarizes applicant’s qualifications

• Provides personal data, education, work history, and reference information

• Stimulates interest of employer

• Determines if applicant is worth interviewing

qualifications means

a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone right to do a particular job or activity.

A job interview

is a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order to find out if they are suitable for a post of employment (suitable for the job).

Employer definition,

• a person or business that employs one or more people, especially for wages or salary

• Other words used to describe an employer are:

• owner, patron, boss, manager, proprietor, management, head, director, executive, superintendent and supervisor.

Multiple Choice

The goal of writing a ________ is to showcase your experience, education, and skills in a way that is easy for the person to read.

• resume

• letter

• application

Multiple Choice

Mr. Williams read over many resumes for the new math teachers position. He really liked the information on two. What should Mr. Williams do next?

• Interview the two people

• Hire them both

• Ask them to do another resume

Multiple Choice

The goal of writing a ________ is to showcase your experience, education, and skills in a way that is easy for person to read.

• resume

• letter

• application

Guidelines for Typing a Résumé

• Limit it to one page, if possible

• Use reverse chronological order for education and work experience

• Use “action verbs” such as created, designed

• Use present tense in describing a current job and past tense for others 

• Get permission to use names as references

• Key and proofread carefully

• Showcase skills and qualifications, but be honest

Multiple Choice

Ms. Gilmore did her resume. She included her address, schools she attended, skills/abilities and job she work at. What should she do next?

• print the resume

• proof read the resume

• email the resume

Parts of a Résumé

• Personal Data – Name, address, phone number, e-mail 

• Objective – Position applied for

• Education – Schools attended or currently attending, specialized subjects or programs, graduation dates (or expected graduation date) 

Parts of a Résumé Continued

• Work experience/volunteer work – Employment history, volunteer positions, apprenticeships ,

• Skills and abilities – Job-related skills and abilities

• Honors and Activities – Honors, awards, activities that indicate leadership and teamwork ability or relate to position  

• References – May include statement indicating that references are available upon request

Multiple Choice

Ms. Richardson went to East Carolina University. Where should she type this at on the resume?

• Skills and Abilities

• Work Experience

• Education

Multiple Choice

Which part of the resume would include your name, address, phone number and email?

• Personal Information

• Work History

• Reference

• Skills and Abilities