Employment Process Test

A résumé should be free from errors and a completely truthful document of your achievements and experience.

• True

• False

A résumé is the employer’s first impression of you before you get an interview.

• True

• False

An employer’s decision on whether they are going to show further interest in you is usually made within seconds upon scanning your résumé .

• True

• False

A résumé is only useful in attempting to get a job interview. It has no other purpose.

• False

• True

A formal document which includes listing of an applicant’s education, skills, work experience, and references is known as a:

• document file

• résumé

• job description

• application

The main purpose of preparing a résumé is:

• to help you organize your work experience

• to assist you in getting selected for a job interview

• a way spotlight your accomplishments

• to give contact information for your personal references to your future employer

Which of the following should not be included on a résumé?

• personal contact information

• work experience

• volunteer experience

• your social security number

Your résumé should give a professional appearance by

• using graphics or images

• using an easy-to-read font and attractive format

• using creative fonts

• using complementary colors

Which of the following describes a great work ethic?

• Grumbling about having to work thirty minutes past quitting time to complete a project

• Doing what it takes to get the job done without complaining

• Arriving for work late several times a week

• Finding excuses to leave early on a regular basis

Which of these articles of clothing are not acceptable for a job interview?

• Black dress pants

• Jeans and t-shirt

• Khaki pants

• Dress shirt or blouse