Basics of Resume

A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.

• Career Portfolio
• Resume
• References
• Cover Letter

All of the following goes in the top header of your resume except for ________.

• Your name
• Phone Number
• Street Address
• Education

Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False

• True
• False

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

• Career Objective
• Honors and Awards
• Experience
• Education

What goes in the education section of your resume?

• Awards
• Experience
• Name of School
• Organizations

Which of these is the correct format?

• 
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What sort of contact information should you include at the top of your resume?

• Street Address Only

• City/Town, Telephone, Email

• Telephone Only

• Name Only

A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):

• Rutabaga
• Resume
• Resolution
• Really Cool Document

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position
• To hire someone
• To fire someone
• To start a tickle fight

Resumes are used when...

• apples and oranges are no good.
• a pear is rotten.
• trying to get a promotion.
• applying for a job.