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Resume characteristics
-career objective or professional summary
-high school accomplishments (space filler)
-references on separate page
-concise, accurate, professional
-no errors
-not too wordy
-keep it professional
-good use of white space
-easy to navigate
-flare = immaturity
dental hygiene degree listed on resume
associate of applied science in dental hygiene
what is under education part of resume?
-degree
-certified in LA
-nitrous oxide certification
resume - experience
-focus on skills learned at jobs
-job responsibilities
-supervise anyone?
-planning responsibilities
-produce any written documents or do any reports
,-can you quantify your work (number of children supervised, number of tables assigned per
night at restaurant)
action verbs
-coordinated
-created
-developed
-established
-facilitated
-implemented
-improved
-lead
-maintained
-motivated
-organized
-participated
-planned
-proposed
-provided
-reduced
-reorganized
-responsible
-scheduled
-set up
-streamlined
-taught
cover letter first paragraph
-objective: what position are you applying for
-why it interests you
,cover letter second paragraph
-where you received your education
-what were some of the courses you took in school
-how your previous experiences makes you a good fit
cover letter third paragraph
-indicate enclosures (resume and references)
-express interest in meeting to discuss the position further
-contact information accurate
interview
-begins w/ voice mail message; social media accounts, pictures online, email signature
-professional dress
-body language
-handshake
-enthusiasm
-smile
-eye contact
-hands (fidgeting)
-have the job description: questions regarding office procedures, referrals, performance
evaluations
-never ask about salary at interview: only after offered the job
-thank them for their time
-send handwritten (now email) thank you w/in 24 hours
-don't become a pest
at the interview and on the job
-be responsible, prompt, approachable, teachable, open
-show interest, that you care
, permissible interview questions
-full name and any different names used
-date of birth
-length of residency in a city or state
-name of relatives employed by office
-ability to perform job duties
-ability to meet work schedule
-legal to work in the USA
-languages you speak
-education and employment history
-criminal conviction
-emergency contact
nonpermissible interview questions
-age (unless under 18)
-maiden or original name
-number/ages of children
-sex orientation or gender identity
-national origin
-religion
-race
-height/weight
-disability status
-arrest record
-affiliations and memberships
-garnishment of wages
-native language
the employment can be terminated at will...
Answers
Resume characteristics
-career objective or professional summary
-high school accomplishments (space filler)
-references on separate page
-concise, accurate, professional
-no errors
-not too wordy
-keep it professional
-good use of white space
-easy to navigate
-flare = immaturity
dental hygiene degree listed on resume
associate of applied science in dental hygiene
what is under education part of resume?
-degree
-certified in LA
-nitrous oxide certification
resume - experience
-focus on skills learned at jobs
-job responsibilities
-supervise anyone?
-planning responsibilities
-produce any written documents or do any reports
,-can you quantify your work (number of children supervised, number of tables assigned per
night at restaurant)
action verbs
-coordinated
-created
-developed
-established
-facilitated
-implemented
-improved
-lead
-maintained
-motivated
-organized
-participated
-planned
-proposed
-provided
-reduced
-reorganized
-responsible
-scheduled
-set up
-streamlined
-taught
cover letter first paragraph
-objective: what position are you applying for
-why it interests you
,cover letter second paragraph
-where you received your education
-what were some of the courses you took in school
-how your previous experiences makes you a good fit
cover letter third paragraph
-indicate enclosures (resume and references)
-express interest in meeting to discuss the position further
-contact information accurate
interview
-begins w/ voice mail message; social media accounts, pictures online, email signature
-professional dress
-body language
-handshake
-enthusiasm
-smile
-eye contact
-hands (fidgeting)
-have the job description: questions regarding office procedures, referrals, performance
evaluations
-never ask about salary at interview: only after offered the job
-thank them for their time
-send handwritten (now email) thank you w/in 24 hours
-don't become a pest
at the interview and on the job
-be responsible, prompt, approachable, teachable, open
-show interest, that you care
, permissible interview questions
-full name and any different names used
-date of birth
-length of residency in a city or state
-name of relatives employed by office
-ability to perform job duties
-ability to meet work schedule
-legal to work in the USA
-languages you speak
-education and employment history
-criminal conviction
-emergency contact
nonpermissible interview questions
-age (unless under 18)
-maiden or original name
-number/ages of children
-sex orientation or gender identity
-national origin
-religion
-race
-height/weight
-disability status
-arrest record
-affiliations and memberships
-garnishment of wages
-native language
the employment can be terminated at will...
