Pre-Assessment: Creating a Resume

What is the amount of time an employer takes to review an applicant’s resume?

• 15 to 45 seconds

• 1 minute

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

You should include references on a resume. True or False

• True

• False

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

• Full name

• Street address

• Phone number

• Education

Work experience should be listed in which order?

• Start with listing your most recent job first and move backwards to your first job

• Start with listing your first job and move forward to your most recent or current job

• Alphabetical order

• Start with listing the job that applies most to the position you are seeking and move backwards to the job that least applies

Where should your contact information go on a resume?

• Top of page

• Bottom of page

• Where it looks best

While writing a resume ....

• Do not use pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.

• Include the last four digits of your social security number

• Include personal information about your family

What is the recommended length of a resume for someone in your age group?

• One page

• Two pages using two sheets of paper

• Two pages using the front and back of one sheet of paper

The Education section should include?

• The Mascot

• Name of the school and

  name of your degree and major

• Name of your degree and major only

Which part of the resume tells the position that you're applying for?

• Summary / Objective

• Education

• Work experience

• Skills and abilities

What do 84% of employers do when they see a spelling error on a resume?

• Correct the spelling error

• Highlight for you to correct later

• Nothing

• Disregard the resume