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Resumes & Interviews

This week we will discuss aspects of resumes and job interviews. Both are essential to landing future career moves. Everyone needs a great resume and polished interview skills.

Pick a few suggested ideas from below to include in your own discussion post: 

· In your own words, what is a resume?

· Do you currently have a resume? Is it updated?

· What are some best practices for professional business resumes?

· Lone Star has great resources for creating and reviewing resumes. Try these or find some free LSC resources and share them with the class.

· Here's one example at the NH campus  http://www.lonestar.edu/transfer-nh

· Make a Resume - NH Cast Lab 

· Resume Writing Workshop - NH Cast Lab

· Try the free Resume Builder Tool from LSC:  https://lonestar.emsicc.com/sign-up?region=Houston%20MSA&radius=

· If you were interviewing someone for a job, how do you think resumes would play into your hiring decision? Keep in mind many positions have over 100 resumes submitted for a single position.

· What is your own experience in a job interview? Have you been part of a job interview before?

· Review  Eight of the Best Questions to Ask in an Interview and share any questions you might consider asking in your next job interview.