Resume

A resume is...

• An autobiography of one’s career life and professional experiences in order to secure employment.

• A detailed listing of a job candidate’s skills, experiences, responsibilities, and achievements as these relate to the position and company being targeted.

• A complete listing of an individual’s education, work experience, and professional training.

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

All of the following that are important to consider when creating a resume EXCEPT...

• Easy-to-Read
• Grammar
• Grandma
• Spelling/ Capitalization

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

• 10 minutes
• 6 seconds
• 2 hours
• A few days

When do you send your resume?

• Before the job interview
• After the interview, but before you are hired
• After the interview and after you are hired
• When you try to get a raise

Once you create a resume how often should you update it?

• When you get hungry
• Every Presidential Election
• Every time something changes in your work experience, or if you learn something new
• Every full moon

Any special accomplishment that you earned recognition for should be included in the...

• frozen foods section.
• reference section.
• dairy section.
• awards/achievements section. 

The purpose of a resume is to…

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.

When writing my resume, I should be aware of...

• Who will be reading my resume

• Presenting my best skills, experiences, and achievements in priority

• The readability and visual presentation of my document

• All of the above

On a resume, a career objective can be defined as…

• The job duties that you believe you fulfill.

• A short description explaining your goals in life.

• A short description of the job position you are seeking.