Resumé Quiz

How long should a working resumé typically be?

• 3 pages

• 1/2 page

• Doesn't matter

• 1 page

Why should a working resumé be free of grammatical and spelling errors?

• An employer may believe the applicant may not understand English.

• An employer may believe the applicant may be careless that reflects potential work

• An employer may not understand the information provided.

• An employer may misinterpret the applicant's documentation.

What are soft skills?

• Skills that are technical, learned through work

• Skills specializing in management

• Interpersonal skills that relate to how you work

• Computer skills, such as Excel and PowerPoint

Relevant information to gather for a resumé includes education, work experience, skills and abilities.

• True

• False

A resumé:

• Should be updated every 4 years

• Is not necessary for a job search

• Should be continually updated

• Should only be given by paper

You would like to apply for a position as a carpenter's helper on a local construction site. If you do not have work experience to include on your resume, you should__________

• Leave that section blank

• Include the work experience you hope to have once you secure the job

• Focus on the skills you do have

• Only send a cover letter

A resume should be detailed enough to paint a picture of your qualifications for someone that does not know you.

• True

• False

A résumé is a written summary of your hobbies and accomplishments.

• True

• False

Your personal details should be written _______ of your resume.

• at the bottom

• at the top

• on the back

What types of words are most important to include in your resume?

• Action verbs and job-specific keywords

• Colorful adjectives that describe you as a person

• Multi-syllabic words that make you sound sophisticated

• As much use as possible of the verb "to be"