Resume's and Cover Letters

A "Resume" can best be described as:

• Just another document an employer requires.
• A one page document that displays your strengths and weaknesses. 
• A one page document that displays your strengths, skills, and experience.
• A 2 page document that displays your strengths, skills, and experience.

A "Resume" is usually a _____ document.

• 2 page document.
• 1/2 page document.
• Just under a 2 page document.
• 1 page and occasionally over 1 page.

A "Resume" should show your:

• Strengths and weaknesses. 
• Strengths, skills, and experience.
• Skills, experience, strengths, and weaknesses. 
• Skills, weaknesses, and focus on your hobbies.

One typo on your "Resume" is or can:

• Disqualify you when employers are deciding who to interview.
• Is not that big of a deal.
• Shows that we all make mistakes and can be fixed on the spot by taking it from the employer and then handing it back. Make sure your bring a red pen.

Why is important to explain your strengths in person that you listed on your "Resume?"

• It gives you a chance to show your communication skills are strong and you are more than just a name on paper.
• Listing strengths on paper is good enough.
• Communication is a small component to go along with your Resume.

What should you NOT include on your "Resume?"

• Numerous hobbies, outside interests, and weaknesses.

• Strengths and past experience.

• Correctly spelled words.

• Your favorite color and christmas movie.

It is OK to use creative fonts that may be in "Cursive" or "Old English" compared to original fonts such as "Times New Roman."

• True.
• False.
• Employers love creative fonts on Resumes!
• It depends on what job you are applying for.

The average potential employer will spend _________ scanning your Resume for key words and background information.

• 1 minute.
• 30 seconds.
• 20 seconds.
• 8-12 seconds.

[e-mail] and [e-mail] are examples of:

• Appropriate emails for an employer to contact you through.
• Inappropriate examples of emails but they will probably laugh and contact you anyway.
• Inappropriate emails and should be avoided to give yourself a better chance of being selected for an interview.
• Appropriate and your employer may suggest even funnier emails for the future.

When you include a photo on your Resume, what is the reaction of most potential employers?

• They will probably think, "That is a great looking individual and we should just hire them!"
• Not think much of it.
• 75% will not approve of it for one reason or another which hurts your chances.
• 25% will not approve.