Resume Creation

When sending a resume electronically, what is the preferred format to use?

• Word
• PDF
• Excel

What is the purpose of a resume?

• to get a job

• to show off

• to transfer companies

• to get an interview

The __________ format lists your work history with dates, with your most recent employer and job title listed first.

• Combination

• Chronological

• Functional

• Historical

How long should a resume be?

• one page

• one FULL page

• two pages

• two FULL pages

While writing a resume you should NOT, include...

• Work Experience
• Education  
• Career Goals/objectives
• Age

Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?

• 10 minutes

• 6 seconds

• 2 hours

• A few days

Education and Experience should be listed

• From most relevant to least

• From most recent to oldest

• From first job to last

• It does not matter

________ expresses your interest in a specific job

• Resume
• References
• Cover Letter
• Career Portfolio

This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.

• Career Objective

• Honors and Awards

• Experience

• Education

When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?

• Top
• Bottom
• Middle