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A summary of your skills, education, and work experience
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| A person your employer can contact to find about your experience, education, and character |
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| A statement of your career goals or interest in a business |
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| Information about a job opening |
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| A personal recommendation to an employer or other job lead |
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| Services that help people find jobs |
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| What is the purpose of a resume? |
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| To persuade potential employers to grant you an interview |
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| What are the two types of references you can have on your resume? |
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Job and School References
Personal References |
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| Why should you include volunteer work on your resume? |
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| To show that you have work experience and that you are willing to work even if you aren't getting paid. |
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| What are the 6 parts of a resume? |
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| Personal Information, Employment Objective, Education, Work History, Volunteer Work, and References |
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| What should a cover letter include? |
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| Your address and personal information and the employers title and name and the stores address and name. |
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| Why is it helpful to have your resume nearby when you are filling out an application? |
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| Because on the application, a lot of information from the resume is asked from you. |
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| When filling out a job application, what should you do if the question doesn't apply to you? |
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| Write not applicable or N/A |
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| Name four types of employment tests and list when they might be used. |
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Computer skills test - Office Assistant
Driving test - Delivery job
Math test - Bank job
Drug tests and lie detector tests - Jobs in government or law enforcement |
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| What six things should you keep in mind during an interview? |
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| Do some homework about the job, be on time, wear appropiate clothes, put your best foot forward, ask questions about the job, don't expect an answer right away. |
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| What should you do after the interview is over? |
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| You should follow-up, call or write a letter thanking the interviewer. |
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| Education, skills, and work experience |
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| A persons character, personality, and ability to work with others |
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