resume

1) What is the purpose of a resume?

• a) It’s the only way to get a job.

• b) Says I have to write a resume in the “Job Finding Handbook”.

• c) It’s a self‐advertisement that shows how my skills, experience, and achievements match the requirements of the job I want.

• d) It takes the place of an application and interview.

2) How many formats are there for creating a resume?

• a) 1

• b) 3

• c) 10

• d) 12

3) The general formats for creating a resume are:

• a) Chronological

• b) Chronological, Celebration, Free‐write

• c) Chronological, Functional, Combination

• d) None of the above

4) The first thing on a resume should be:

• a) The job title I am applying for.

• b) The heading which contains my name, address, phone number, and email address.

• c) My personal information which includes my name, birthdate, driver’s license number, and social security number.

• d) My educational information which includes my grade school, high school, and college attended.

5) The “OBJECTIVE” statement should be:

• a) A long paragraph telling the potential employer my work history and what I want to do when I grow up.

• b) A strong, brief phrase that tells the potential employer specifically what my current career goal is.

• c) A very generic statement that can be used on all the resumes I write.

• d) None of the above.