Resume

What is a resume?

• a summary of accomplishments, skills, and work experience

• a job application

• a typewritten professional communication document

• a document created by a person to help them with their job search

What are the most direct points of a resume?

• to get a job

• to get an interview

• present relevant, work related information in a concise manner

• to introduce your qualifications and skills to potential employers

A well written resume should be professional. In this context, what does professional mean?

• free of errors

• appropriate for the intended audience

• well thought out and organized

• funny and fancy

Which of the following is an acceptable email address to put on a resume?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

A well written resume should be concise. What does concise mean?

• clear and simple language

• relevant information

• short and efficient sentences

• complex and wordy sentences

When writing about job duties, which of the following is a good example of being concise?

• Managed Daily Store Operations

• I handled the day to day operations of the store.

Again, what is a good example of being concise?

• Responsible for the managing of customer accounts and answering questions

• Directed account management and client interactions

A well written resume should be honest. What are some possible consequences of being dishonest?

• embarrassment

• legal problems

• get fired

• bad luck

What are the 3 important elements of a well written resume?

• sloppy, rambling, exaggerated

• inappropriate, wordy, misleading

• amateurish, verbose, spurious

• professional, concise, honest

How can a well written resume benefit you?

• it will guarantee you get the job

• greatly increase the likelihood of getting an interview

• it will provide a good first impression

• it will showcase what you have to offer