WEEK 6 & 7 A

Question 1

is a formal and official presentation of an applicant’s work experience and education.
- provides a summary of your skills, abilities, and
accomplishments.

Answer 1

Resume

Question 2

• is a one or two-page document to summarize your qualifications
  for your target job profile.
• provides a summary of your skills, abilities, and
  accomplishments.

Answer 2

Resume

Question 3

The three major differences between CVs and resumes
are:

Answer 3

The length,
the purpose,
the layout

Question 4

You may want to use a template to structure your resume or CV. This
will give your document a clear organization, which will help the
employer quickly see your qualifications and experience.

Answer 4

Use a Template

Question 5

•No matter whether you use a CV or resume, you need to thoroughly
edit your document. Make sure there are no spelling or grammatical
errors.

Answer 5

Edit, edit, edit

Question 6

•Once you’ve made a typo, it’s hard to catch it yourself. It’s a good idea
to have one or two trusted friends take a look at your resume before
you send it in for consideration.

Answer 6

Proofread Again

Question 7

SECTIONS IN RESUME

Answer 7

1. Contact Information
2. Resume Header - Personal Information
3. Professional Summary or Career Objective
4. Professional Experience
5. Education
6. Key Skills
7. Certification, Trainings etc

Question 8

name, telephone number,
address and email address at the top of your resume.

Answer 8

Contact Information

Question 9

This is a summary of your professional
experiences, skills, and goals that you may write to reflect the job to which you’re
applying.

Answer 9

Professional Summary

Question 10

you can include the degrees
you earn in reverse chronological
order.

Answer 10

Education

Question 11

This section includes your current and former jobs,
internships, or volunteer work. List each position along with the name of the company and your
dates of employment.

Answer 11

Work Experience

Question 12

Certain jobs may require additional certifications or licenses to
qualify you for the job, in which case it’s best to add this to your resume to let your potential employer know you’re qualified and eligible for hire.

Answer 12

Certifications and Licenses

Question 13

Some jobs may prefer candidates who speak more than one language. If you do,
add the language skill to your resume or list it on your employment application.

Answer 13

Languages

Question 14

Awards and honors can make you look more appealing and qualified if
they’re related to your career path in some way.

Answer 14

Awards and Honors

Question 15

also known as acover
letter, should be sent or uploaded with yourresumewhen applying for jobs.

Answer 15

Job Application Letter

Question 16

should begin with
both your and the employer’s contact information (name, address, phone number, email) followed by the
date.

Answer 16

Heading

Question 17

salutation or greeting of your cover letter is your first chance
to differentiate yourself from other

Answer 17

Greeting

Question 18

A formal greeting to address the recipient. If possible, address the letter to a specific
person (e.g., “Dear Mr. Smith” or “To the
Hiring Manager”).

Answer 18

Salutation