Resume+Building

Resume Building - Resume Wikispace

Some of you are starting your building process, others have already begun but need some tweeking. Resumes are the first introduction of who you are on paper. You want to take the time to do the best you can do. I didn't say, just slap something together... I stated take the time and create a document that is going to last you for years to come.

**Questions that will help you in your quest. We are going to be discussing these questions in 20 min. Be prepared to discuss your answers**.

1) Why do they call it resume building?

2) What is the definition of resume?

3) What types of personal information should you have on your resume?

4) Why is the objective section optional? What is the purpose of the optional section?

5) What are transferable skills? List 10 of your transferable skills.

6) What should go in the education section? How do you write down the information?

7) What information do you include in the work experience section? Does Volunteer work go in this section?

8) Why is the interest and hobbies section provide to employers?

9) What is the awards and achievement section? What should be included in this section?

10) What is the purpose of a reference? Who do you want to choose as references and why?


 * Ideas for you when creating your resume **

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 * Here are some handouts to help you and your resume evaluation. **




 * Cover Letter - ** Some jobs you can just hand in a resume. But what if you need to write a letter to show your interest in a position. What would that look like? What would you say? That is why it is important we check out how to write a cover letter.

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