What is a Resume?

Your resume is basically:

• a marketing tool that showcases your relevant skills and experience to employers

• a cover letter

• a job application

• not important

How many pages should your resume be?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• doesn't matter

Who needs a resume?

• Anyone who is currently working

• Anyone who is looking for a job

• Anyone who is planning to look for a job in the future

• All of the above

What does it mean to "tailor" your resume?

• check for capitalization and spelling

• to sign it

• to target your resume specifically to a position

How long do employers usually spend looking at resumes?

• About a minute

• As little as 10 seconds

• About two minutes

Your resume should be concise and organized.

• True

• False

The term "employer" generally means

• a person or organization that employs people

• a teacher

• a friend

• a career

Examples of skills and qualities are

• honest, ethical, hard-working, bilingual

• can't get along with people, sarcastic

• great at video games

• passing all your classes

The employer will notice if you have misspelled words on your resume.

• True!

• False

Although it does not guarantee a job offer, you will have a better chance of getting the job if you submit a resume.

• True

• False