Resume

Which of these is NOT essentially an element of a resume

• Heading

• Objective

• Skills

• Hobbies

How should you start off your cover letter?

• To whomsoever it may concern

• Dear hiring manager, I am writing to apply for X position at Company.

• My name is Ms. Jasmine, I am writing to express interest in X company.

• To whom it may concern

Should you put your GPA on your resume?

• Yes, you should always put your GPA on your resume because it is vital information.

• No, you should never put your GPA on your resume because it is irrelevant.

• You should put it only if its very high

• You should put your GPA on your resume, but only if it is considered a 'good' GPA by employers.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• To make you stand out compared to those that did not write a cover letter.

• To introduce yourself to the hiring manager at the job you are applying for and to support your resume.

• To impress the hiring manager with your advanced writing skills.

• Because it is a requirement to write a cover letter when you submit a job application.

Who is the best person to put as a reference on your resume?

• Your cousin who is working in the industry you want to get into.

• Your neighbor.

• Your professor/teacher who you connected well with, but got a D in.

• Your professor/teacher who you are not close with, but whose class you got an A in.

True or false: You should never submit your resume to an employer online. 

• True

• False

True or false: If you have never worked somewhere, there's nothing to put under the 'job experience' section on your resume.

• True

• False

When should a resume be updated?

• Every time you gain an important new job or educational experience.

• Continuously, for every single job you get.

• Every year.

• You only have to write one resume, you do not have to update it.