Hannah Abrams

BST
October, 14 2016

Resume Worksheet
Directions: Using your favorite search engine, research resume types and
components. Based on your results, answer the questions below.
1. In your own words, define resume? What is it used for?
A document put together by a person to show their background and skills to a
potential employer.
2. What is the difference between a chronological and functional resume?
This resume contains an objective and or career summary statement in dated
order, where as a functional resume highlights abilities, (i.e. managing,
coaching) rather than dated jobs.
3. How long do employers typically look at a resume?
Six seconds
4. What should be included in a resume? List the recommended sections:
Contact info, keywords from job posting, accomplishments and achievements
your career narrative, metrics, and relevant URLs.
5. How important is the format?
Your resume is as important as it looks
6. What are transferable skills? Provide at least three examples:
problem solving.
organizing.
working to deadlines.
management and leadership.
negotiating.
motivating people.
making decisions.
research skills.
7. What are action words? List ten action words:
Addressed
Advertised
Arbitrated
Arranged
Articulated
Authored
Clarified
Collaborated
Communicated
Composed
8. Who should serve as a reference? What should you do in preparing your
references?

Hannah Abrams
BST
October, 14 2016
USE:

Former supervisor
Former coworkers
Clients (lawn care, babysitting, dog walking, housekeeping, etc)
Teachers
Organizations youve volunteered for

DONT USE:
Family
Friends (BFF included)
Fianc
Your cousins friends daughters boyfriend
A famous person you dont know (Ive heard of this happening before)
9. What are the top five resume mistakes?
Failure to Demonstrate Results
Forcing Keywords and Cramming Information
Making Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
Straying into the Irrelevant
Not Being Yourself
10.Reflection: Do you have a personal resume created? What is the importance
of creating a resume at your age? Please explain.
No I dont have a personal resume made. It is important to have a resume at this
age because you can show the classes you completed in high school and the
jobs you have already work on.