On your resume, with what should you back up your achievements?

the name of someone who saw you do it, usually a supervisor

first hand narrative experiences

pretty adjectives to describe how the achievement made you feel.

What does the video advocates doing to gain experience without a job? (mark all that apply)

Actively crying/whining to get what you want.

As a general rule, ______________ is going to matter to most companies more than ____________________.

work experience, what school you attended.

where you went to school, you work experience.

who your parents are, your education.

education, work experience you have.

Should you include your GPA on a resume?

Yes, but only if you have a high GPA; otherwise, leave it off.

No, it's bragging. People assume that you have good grades.

No, school isn't that important and most companies set a lot of stock in education.

Yes, you earned it might as well brag.

What metaphor does the video make about how honest to be on a resume?

It compares a resume to a dating profile. Don't out and out lie but don't list all your faults right away. They'll learn as they get to know you.

It compares resume to a your confessional. Tell the absolute truth about who you are and what you've done. They need to know the truth before they hire you.

It compares a resume to your best friend. Speak friendly and like they already know you. Your employer should be a friend to you.

It compares a resume to a yearbook. Potential employers should know everything about your public persona based on your resume.

What do Applicant Tracking Systems scan for?

Keywords employers are look for

When is a skills section needed on a resume?

When you have specific skills valid and valuable the job you are seeking.

Always, you never know what could come in and on a job.

When you are seeking a professional job in your career and not just a temporary job to make money.

Never, skills sections are old fashioned and not relevant.

Why are the accomplishments and honors sections important?

The sections allow you to humbly brag about yourself without sounding arrogant.

They really aren't. It comes across as bragging.

They show that you are a person who deserves awards.

They show you are better than the rest of the applicants.

This wasn't covered "technically" on the video but do employers look at applicant's social media profiles before they hire them?

YES, you better believe they do.

NO, that's an invasion of privacy.

Resume

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CCSS

RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The best definition of a resume from the video is....

A one page summary of your life and work experience.

A brief summary of your skills, achievements, and experience and how they relate to the job you are trying to get.

A detailed list of the things that you have done in your life and how they relate to your dream job.

A one page hand out that is basically a giant business card which you can give to anyone at any time.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Resumes are like

advertisments

obituaries

addresses

orations

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How should you decide on the "perfect' resume from to use?

Check out the MLA page. They always know the most perfect resume form.

Just use any of them. One resume is just as good as another.

There is no "perfect from" but you should tailor the resume to the job you want.

Trick question: resumes are outdated.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the follow should you NOT include on a resume that you posted somewhere online?

Your Full Legal Name

Your phone number.

Your professional email address

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a personal website or professional portfolio?

Employer's want to see completed work and it makes them more likely to hire you.

Resumes are kind of bare bones on their on and a portfolio can beef up your resume.

Knowing that you can make a website is a marketable skill in any job.

The idea is to inundate your future boss with information about your glorious self.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

For new professionals that don't have established careers, what order should your work experience go?

The jobs that are going to give you the best recommendation first and the worst last.

Most relevant experience first.

Reverse chronological

It doesn't really matter as long as you have some.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does reverse chronological mean?

Completely out of order

Just regular number order, the first thing you did comes first.

The most relevant experience goes first.

The most recent experience goes first and the oldest experience goes last.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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The best definition of a resume from the video is....

Resumes are like

How should you decide on the "perfect' resume from to use?

Which of the follow should you NOT include on a resume that you posted somewhere online?

What is the purpose of a personal website or professional portfolio?

For new professionals that don't have established careers, what order should your work experience go?

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On your resume, with what should you back up your achievements?

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