Resume Parts – Flashcards
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What is a resume?
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A snap shot of you
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What is a resume used as?
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A job hunting tool
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What should be at the top of your resume?
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Identification information
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What is an objective statement?
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An objective statement describes the type of position you are seeking.
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What should be included in your identification information?
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Name
Address
Telephone number
Cell phone number/Alternate phone number
Email address
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In today's society, is an objective statement always necessary on your resume?
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No
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To develop a strong, targeted objective what three things should you think about?
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1. What type of position you want?
2. Where? Meaning the type of organization and environment.
3. What level of experience (entry level, supervisor, manager)?
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What part of a resume briefly describes your qualifications?
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A summary statement
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What four things should you include in your summary statement?
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1. Your work experience/skills
2. Any special abilities you may have that are relevant to the position you are seeking
3. Any talents you may have that are relevant to the position you are seeking
4. Any personal traits the are applicable to the job you are applying for
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What is a skill?
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A craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training in which a person has competence and experience
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What is a talent?
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A special natural ability or aptitude; a capacity for achievement or success; ability
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What is a personal trait?
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A distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature
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What should an accomplishment statement start with?
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An action word (verb)
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How long should an accomplishment statement be?
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One sentence
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An accomplishment statement may also be thought of in terms of a...
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CAR story
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What does the acronym CAR stand for?
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Challenge, Action, Result
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What should be included in the education portion of your resume?
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1. Name and location of institution
2. Graduation year or years attended
3. Diploma type
4. Dual credit course and issuing institution
5. GPA only is your cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher
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In what order should your work/volunteer experiences be listed on your resume?
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Start with the most recent and work backwards
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When listing work/volunteer experiences on your resume, should you include a brief description of the tasks you were/are required to complete?
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Yes, and always use action words (verbs) to begin your explanation
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What information should you include about your employer?
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1. Name
2. Location (city and state)
3. Duration of employment
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Should you always list all your part-time jobs on your resume?
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Not always. If you have had several part-time jobs (4 or more), only list the jobs that are applicable to the position you are currently seeking.
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Do you need to put the exact date you were hired at a business and the exact date of your last day at the business on your resume?
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No. You should list your employment dates with only the month and year.
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Who are three people you should never list as references on your resume?
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1. Boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse
2. Siblings, parents, and extended family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)
3. Anyone who fired you from a job
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How many references should you have on your resume?
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Three
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What information should you include when putting a reference on your resume?
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Name (first and last)
Title
Business
Address
Telephone number
Email address
Years known
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Is it okay to use an individual as a reference on your resume and then tell them?
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No. You should always ask permission before placing an individual on your resume as a reference.
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What is the most common order of the information (resume parts) on a resume?
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Objective (optional at times)
Ability summary
Employment History
Education and training
Honors and Activities
Additional information
References
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What should be included under additional information?
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Information regarding willingness to relocate and available start date
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How long does a potential employer look at your resume the first time?
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Six seconds
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What type of font should you use on your resume?
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A font that is easy to read. Examples: Ariel, Times, Helvetica
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How long should a resume be?
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One page is best, but no more than two pages
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How should a resume be submitted to a potential employer?
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The way the employer requests...online, mailed, faxed, etc.
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Should you have a friend, teacher, and/or colleague look over your resume before submitting it to an employer?
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Yes. The more eyes that check the resume for errors (spelling, grammar, format) the better.
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If you are getting ready to submit your resume to a potential employer and find one error on the resume, should you correct the error prior to submission?
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Yes. Any error on a resume may keep you from getting an interview.
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Should you update your resume each time you change jobs, or have a new address or telephone number, or acquire more education and training?
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Yes. You should always keep your resume up to date.
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If you get a job lead, how long should you wait to send out your resume?
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You should send your resume immediately...the early bird gets the worm
