Getting hired

Which section of your resume do you include volunteer work?

• experience

• education

• objective

• awards and honors

References should include name and phone number, but not address so you can respect their privacy.

• True

• False

Proofreading your resume is very important.

• True

• False

If your resume is longer than 1 page, you should leave information out of it.

• True

• False

How many pages should a resume of a high school student be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• as many as necessary

If a job application question does not apply to you, you should write...

• N/A

• na

• nothing

• make up something - blanks look bad

What is true about references?

• you should ask them for permission to use them

• you should use your parents or grandparents

• your peers can serve as a reference

• extended family can be your reference

References should be able to ....

• discuss your work ethic

• let a potential employer know about your accomplishments.

• introduce you to any employer

• let you know about potential job

This lets people know you're seeking employment.

• Your network

• Your knowledge

• Your soft skills

• Your family

References should be listed on a resume.

• False - they should be on a separate page

• True - the information needs to fit onto the bottom of your resume