Resumes, References and Job Applicants

A resume is

• A form completed by a job applicant to provide information about the applicant's background

• A formal written summary of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for a job

• A nice portrait of the job applicant with an appropriate caption

• Adults who speak about a person's character and skills

Many employer's first impressions of you may come from your resume.

• True

• False

Which of the following would be appropriate to include on your resume?

• Your most recent photograph

• Your skills

• Your birthdate

• Your height, weight, and age

References are anyone who can speak highly about a person's character and skills.

• True

• False

Which of the following should NOT be a reference?

• School counselor

• Youth leader at your church

• Your best friend's parent

• Your best friend

Which of the following is INCORRECT about job applications?

• Job applications help employers compare your job qualifications to those of other applicants

• Job applications are completed by a job applicant to provide information about their background

• The applicant should respond to all questions on a job application

• Everyone who turns in a job application gets an interview

If a question is not applicable to you, just leave it blank.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Draw a short line in the space. If you leave it blank, the employer might think you looked it over or forgot to answer it.

Always use a black or blue pen when completing a job application, never use a pencil.

• True

• False

Before beginning to complete a job application, it is best to read all of the directions

• True

• False

On the question that asks what job position you'd like, the best answer is "anything"

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Be specific! It shows initiative and that you know what you want.