A document that shows your education, job history, and experiences related to the job you want.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Job Application

Employers use resumes to...

• See who can do a job

• Read about your past jobs

• Decide which applicants to interview

What is the goal of your resume?

• To get an interview

• To get hired

• To brag about yourself

How long should a resume be?

• 1 typed page

• 2 typed pages

• 3 typed pages

What font is not appropriate for a resume?

• Arial

• Times New Roman

• Calibri

• Comic Sans

What size font should be used on a resume?

• 8-9 point

• 10-12 point

• 12-14 point

Which color paper is not appropriate to print your resume on?

• White

• Cream

• Grey

• Pink

What information should your resume include?

• Contact info

• Objective/Goal statement

• Education

• Work experience

• Skills & qualifications

List your most recent job experience first on your resume.

• True

• False

References should be crammed onto your 1 page resume.

• True

• False