Resume Readiness

What is a resume?

• A self-marketing tool
• A Brief summary of your accomplishments
• Something that tells every single detail about your work history

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To get you a job 
• To show off your accomplishments 
• To get you an interview 

How many resumes should you have?

• One, which you use to apply for every job
• One that you can tailor to each job you apply for
• At least 10, all in different colors and fonts

Your resume should contain a lot of buzzwords.

• True
• False

When E-mailing your resume to employers, it's best to:

• Send your resume as an e-mail attachment, with your resume and cover letter written in the body of the e-mail 
• Send your resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail, with NO attachments
• Send your resume and cover letter as e-mail attachments only

The best way to start a sentence on your resume is with:

• "I" or "My"
• A noun 
• A verb

A resume should have ____ number of pages

• One page, NO exceptions. (Even if you have to make the font smaller)
• Two pages are fine if you have relevant material 
• As many pages as it takes to list all of your career accomplishments and duties. 

You should include every job you've ever had on your resume.

• True
• False

The best place to list your education on your resume is:

• At the top, so it can impress employers
• At the bottom
• It depends whether or not this is your first job or not

Which of the following should you include on your resume?

• Salary information
• Reasons for leaving your last job
• How many pets you have
• None of the above