Resume Writing

For recruiters, at times a 6-second scan is enough to understand if the resume satisfies the requirement or not.

• True

• False

Which of the following aspects are important for the interviewer?

• Candidate’s skills

• Candidate’s worth for the organization

• If the candidate can save their time

• All of above

In the Chronological Resume, the oldest job appears first (at the top) in the document.

• True

• False

Which of the following details have to be mentioned in the resume. (Select multiple correct answers)

• Education

• Strengths

• Marital Status

• Religion

The following social media profiles can be mentioned in the Resume. (Select multiple correct answers)

• LinkedIn profile

• Skype ID

• Instagram Profile

What comes under the section “objective” in the Resume?

• A short statement that includes the job title, and the main reason why the candidate should be considered for the position

• An email id that contains the candidate’s name

• The responsibilities and key deliverable in the previous job

• The awards, certifications, publications, volunteer work etc.

In case of a long gap in work experience,

• make a note of the reason for the gap and mention the activities that you completed during the gap (if applicable).

• do not mention anything

• never show the gap in the Resume, just fill it with the activities like volunteer work etc.

Why is it advised to mention the entrance exams that the candidate has cleared along with the names of the projects, where the candidate has taken part?

• It occupies some space on the document especially in case of a fresher.

• It tells the hiring manager that the candidate is committed and it develops a sense of professionalism in the early life of the candidate

• It shows that the candidate is stable, who can stick around in the organization for a longer period.

What comes under “skills” section in the Resume? (Select multiple correct answers)

• It could be the skills that are mentioned in the job description.

• For non-technical field, skills could be communication skills, leadership skills, critical thinking skills etc.

• It could be the awards, certifications, publications, volunteer work done

• For technical (software) field, the skills could be the languages and technologies.

What are the important points to be considered about the Reference Page? (Select multiple correct options)

• Take the reference page with you at the time of the interview, but submit only if requested by the prospective employer.

• Prepare at least 3 references usually either 2 professional and 1 personal.

• References are a part of the Resume document.

• Take the reference page with you at the time of the interview, and submit it without fail.