Resume & References

Why do you need a resume?

• To obtain an interview, not a job 
• To obtain a job
• To obtain experience 

What is the amount of time an employer takes to review an applicant’s resume?

• 1 minute
• 15-45 seconds
• 2 minutes

What should NOT be included in the education section? 

• GPA, if above a 3.0
• Graduation or expected graduation date
• Teacher's information
• High School Information

In the Experience section, what is NOT considered experience? 

• Full, part-time job
• Volunteer work 
• Babysitting, yard work for others, house sitting
• High school diploma

Your resume should be...

• Full of information and unorganized 
• Easy to read

Why is writing a resume important?

• It's your one and only chance to capture a potential employer's attention
• Because you can show the experience you have in a specific area 

How long should a resume be?

• About 2 pages
• About 1 page
• 2- 3 pages

A "skill" is something that you have learned to do through practice and effort?

• True
• False 

You should never change your Resume Objective.

• True
• False 

When listing your job history, which job should appear first?

• Your first job
• Your most recent job
• Your most relevant job