Resume Trivia

The primary point of a resume is:

• to obtain a job, obviously

• to get an interview

• to practice/ gain experience

• to find out more about a company

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CCSS.W.9-10.2

The average time a hiring manager analyzes each resume:

• 5-10 seconds

• 15-20 seconds

• 25-30 seconds

• 45-60 seconds

Which of the following does not belong on a resume

• education

• work experience

• qualifications

• personal preferences for work conditions

How long should the 'objective' be:

• One or two sentences

• about 4-5 sentences

• a solid paragraph

• any of the above, depending on the type of resume

How long does it take to get a call back after applying to a job:

• 1 day

• about 3 days

• about a week

• at least 3 weeks because the employer needs time to interview everyone before deciding who to hire

If an employer places an ad, assorted laws require the employer to keep applicants' resumes for:

• 3 - 6 months,

• 1 - 2 years

• 5 years

• There's no law

A good entry-level resume is typically:

• 1 page

• 2 pages

• At least 3 pages

• it doesn't matter how long your resume is

Who should not be used as a reference:

• relatives

• teachers

• coaches

• youth pastors

True or false: You must get permission before you use a person's name as a reference.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The point of a resume's heading is to provide easy access to:

• personal contact information

• legal information

• a person's personality and uniqueness

• none of the above