Career Resume & CL Fun

A Resume is . . .

• A conversation to assess if an applicant should be hired

• A brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying

• A professional recommendation vouching for your claims

• A personal live document of who you are and your experiences

What is the goal of a Resume?

• Receive a job

• Obtain an Interview

• To be a list of accomplishments

• To show off your skills

A resume needs to have one specific format to be successful.

• True

• False

What is Important for creating a successful Resume?

• Proofreading

• Using a Template

• Using Abbreviations

• All of these

A Resume can only be one page.

• True

• False

What do employers want from a Resume?

• Easy to read / understand

• How your skills can apply to them

• Exemplifying applicable Skills & Accomplishments

• All of these

A Cover Letter is . . .

• A brief introduction of yourself and why you're applying

• A personal live document of who you are and your experiences

• A conversation to assess if an applicant should be hired

• A professional recommendation vouching for your claims

Which of these should be included in a Cover Letter?

• Birth Dates

• Marital Status

• Context for your resume

• Family Information

How can I use Handshake?

• Apply for Jobs

• Schedule appointments with the Career Center

• See events and employers on campus

• Access online resources from the Career Center

All Career events are open to all majors.

• True

• False