Career center - Resume Quiz

Which of the Following Is a “Do” Regarding Scannable Resumes?

• It should have parentheses to separate numbers

• It should have lots of graphic images

• It should be written in a simple, standard font

• It should have columns to separate sections

The Best Way to Start a Statement on Your Résumé Is with _____

• an action verb

• "I" or "My"

• a noun

• an adjective

Which One of the Following Words Is Not an Action Verb?

• developed

• tested

• designed

• happy

79% of resumes are discarded because of this mistake

• Spelling and grammatical errors

• Including a headshot

• Using an unprofessional email

How long should the 'objective' be:

• One or two sentences

• about 4-5 sentences

• a solid paragraph

• any of the above, depending on the type of resume

The average time a hiring manager analyzes each resume:

• 5-10 seconds

• 15-20 seconds

• 25-30 seconds

• 45-60 seconds

You should list hobbies and interests that are not relevant to the job on your resume 

• True

• False

Is it ok to use abbreviations?

• True

• False

A resume can be as many pages as a job-seeker needs to include all his or her pertinent job, skills, and education information

• True

• False

True or False: You can search for jobs and connect directly with employers through LinkedIn.

• True

• False