Resume and Interview Workshop

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the institution shown in the image?

• Virginia Western

• Hall Associates Career Center

• Virginia Tech

• Roanoke College

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What is the purpose of a resume?

• to get a job

• to get an interview

• present relevant, work related information in a concise manner

• to introduce your qualifications and skills to potential employers

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What is the primary purpose of a resume?

• To get an interview

• To list all job experiences

• To provide personal information

• To showcase hobbies

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What are the chances of getting discarded if you put a photo on a resume?

• 68%

• 78%

• 88%

• 98%

Multiple Choice

Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review.  True or False

• True
• False

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What are the top three resume deal breakers for hiring managers?

• Typos or bad grammar

• Unprofessional email address

• Lack of quantifiable results

• All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a correct type of Resume?

• Functional Resume

• Conceptual Resume

• Chronological Resume

• ATS Resume

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What are the three types of resumes mentioned in the image?

• Chronological

• Functional

• Targeted

• Combination

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What are the key sections that should be included in a resume according to the image?

• Contact Information

• Professional Development

• Education

• Experience

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What are the 3 important elements of a well written resume?

• sloppy, rambling, exaggerated

• inappropriate, wordy, misleading

• amateurish, verbose, spurious

• professional, concise, honest

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All of the following goes in the top header of your resume except for ________.

• Your name
• Phone Number
• Street Address
• Education

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What are some common dos when creating a resume?

• Tailor your resume to the specific job opening

• Use first person language such as 'I', 'me' or 'my'

• Include an outdated objective

• List every duty for each employment entry

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Why is formatting and organizing information important in a resume?

• It makes the resume longer

• It helps the employer find the information they are looking for easily

• It is not important

• It makes the resume look colorful

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What are some key elements to include in a resume to make it stand out?

• A professional summary

• Personal hobbies

• Social media links

• Unrelated work experience

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Why is it important to tailor your resume for each job application?

• Because it shows you have too much free time

• To make the resume longer

• To demonstrate that you have the specific skills and experiences the employer is looking for

• It is not important

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What should you include when highlighting your work experience?

• Your hobbies

• Your role and contributions

• Your favorite projects

• Your personal life

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Which of the following is the best sentence to include on your resume to describe a previous job working at an ice cream shop?

• Fastest ice cream scooper two years running
• Implemented a new scooping procedure to decrease customer service time by 20%
• Used new scooping procedures to improve customer satisfaction

Multiple Choice

What are some key resources to help with content creation for job applications?

• Current job descriptions

• Company's website

• Online career research sites

• All of the above

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What services are available through the Student Career Services Portal?

• Online job board

• Career advice podcasts

• User-friendly appointment scheduler

• All of the above

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What should you do before an interview? Check all that apply

• Do an all nighter

• Prepare Questions

• Dress Appropriately

• Research about the company

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident