Resume Writing

What is a resume?

• A one page document detailing your skills, education, goals and experience.

• A three page campaign speech

• The autobiography of a celebrity

• None of the above

Your resume is designed to sell you and to get you the job.

• True

• False

Your resume will remain the same even after you have gained higher levels of education, training, and on-the-job experience.

• False

• True

A potential boss will spend approximately ________ reviewing a resume and make a decision on whether or not to hold an interview.

• 1 hour

• 10-15 seconds

• 15 minutes

• 24 hours

Who needs a resume?

• Anyone applying for a job

• Anyone applying for a scholarship

• Anyone applying to go back to college or university

• All of the above

How many different font styles are recommended to be used on a resume?

• 2

• 4

• None

• As many as you would like

What are the recommended paper colors for resume writing?

• White

• Cream

• Grey

• All of the above

What is the recommended paper size for a resume?

• Poster size

• Tabloid size

• Legal size

• Letter size

How many parts are there to a resume?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

Which part of the resume is this?

• Heading

• Objective

• Education

• References