Resume/Job Application

An job application serves as an introduction of you and your background experience, and is often your earliest written contact with a potential employer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many pages should a professional resume entail?

• 1/2 page

• 1 - 2 Pages

• 2-3 pages

• 3-5 pages

It is important to research the company you are being interviewed for in order to be prepared for potential interview questions.

• True

• False

A ___________is a piece of writing that introduces you and your resume to a potential employer by highlighting your strength and skills.

• resume

• cover letter

• job application

• chain letter

It is professional and generally accepted to send a resume without a cover letter?

• True

• False

The purpose of a resume is to establish a candidate's qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

• True

• False

The first section of the resume that contains your contact information

is called...

• The top

• The header

• The headline

• The first section

How should I list my experience/education on a resume'?

• In order of where I stayed the longest.

• Chronologically with most recent first

• In order of where I had the most responsibility

• Chronologically with the oldest first

What should I include in a resume' if I'm in high school or recently graduated? (Choose all that apply)

• Special skills

• My work experience and leadership experience

• Awards, honors, GPA

• My weekend hobbies

What is a resume'?

• A letter used to explain why you are the best fit for a job position.

• when you stop a job and then restart.

• keywords used to summarize accomplishments

• document created to present a person's background and experience.