1 / 26

Formatting Resumes

Formatting Resumes. Click here To begin. The objective of this lesson is to provide an introduction to resumes and to define and explore proper functional, chronological, and combination formatting types. INTRO TO Resumes. Marketing tool to assist in job search.

bridie
Download Presentation

Formatting Resumes

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Formatting Resumes Click here To begin

  2. The objective of this lesson is to provide an introduction to resumes and to define and explore proper functional, chronological, and combination formatting types.

  3. INTRO TO Resumes Marketing tool to assist in job search What are functions of a resume? Advertisement of who you are Tool to secure an interview Not an autobiography Summary of skills, abilities and accomplishments

  4. Organizing your resume

  5. WHich RESUME FORMAT TO USE? To assist you in choosing a format for your resume, three formats are listed below with a brief explanation of how they should be used.

  6. Functional Resume • Usually chosen by individuals without a strong work history or current work experience. emphasizes skill areas great for career changers skills listed near the top

  7. Chronological Resume • The most effective choice for individuals with a strong or continuous work history.

  8. Combination Resume Chronological Combination Functional Thecombination resumecombines the strongest elements of the chronological and functional formats to include both job-related qualifications and work experience. This is a hybrid resume with the functional format at the top portion of the resume and the chronological format at the bottom.

  9. Congratulations! You’ve completed this lesson. Click assessment to test your knowledge or review to revisit the material before continuing. Assessment Review

  10. One of the functions of a resume is: To be a detailed and complete listing of experiences, skills, and abilities to make you sound more skilled than you really are to secure an interview

  11. One of the functions of a resume is: To be a detailed and complete listing of experiences, skills, and abilities to make you sound more skilled than you really are to secure an interview Yes, that is correct. One of the primary functions of a resume is to secure you an interview

  12. One of the functions of a resume is: To be a detailed and complete listing of experiences, skills, and abilities to make you sound more skilled than you really are to secure an interview No, that is incorrect. One of the primary functions of a resume is to secure you an interview.

  13. Which resume is best for career changers? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume

  14. Which resume is best for career changers? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume Yes, that is correct. Functional resumes work well because they highlight skills over past employment

  15. Which resume is best for career changers? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume No, that is incorrect. Functional resumes work well because they highlight skills over past employment.

  16. Job titles should be italicized or bold to emphasize increased responsibility in which type of resume? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume

  17. Job titles should be italicized or bold to emphasize increased responsibility in which type of resume? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume Yes, that is correct. Chronological resumes emphasize increased responsibility.

  18. Job titles should be italicized or bold to emphasize increased responsibility in which type of resume? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume No, that is incorrect. The chronological resume emphasizes increased responsibility.

  19. Which resume format acts as a hybrid with the functional format at the top portion of the resume and the chronological format at the bottom? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume

  20. Which resume format acts as a hybrid with the functional format at the top portion of the resume and the chronological format at the bottom? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume Yes, that is correct. The combination resume is the hybrid.

  21. Which resume format acts as a hybrid with the functional format at the top portion of the resume and the chronological format at the bottom? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume No, that is incorrect. The combination resume is the hybrid.

  22. Bill is a 45 year-old engineer who would like to change careers and teach courses at a local college. He has over 20 years’ experience with a respected company. Which resume format should he choose? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume

  23. Bill is a 45 year-old engineer who would like to change careers and teach courses at a local college. He has over 20 years’ experience with a respected company. Which resume format should he choose? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume Yes, that is correct. The combination resume would showcase both his related experience and qualifications.

  24. Bill is a 45 year-old engineer who would like to change careers and teach courses at a local college. He has over 20 years’ experience with a respected company. Which resume format should he choose? Functional Resume Chronological Resume Combination Resume No, that is incorrect. The combination resume would better showcase both his related experience and qualifications.

  25. You have completed this assessment. To go back and begin the lesson again, click here. Or press ESC to exit.

More Related