Resume and Cover Letter Quiz

A brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience that is prepared by a job applicant is an example of a (an)

(a)  

Which of the following is a list of people who an employer can contact in order to determine if you are a good candidate for a job?

• Community Page

• Leader Page

• Reference Page

• Mentor List

A (an) is a piece of writing that introduces you and your resume to potential employers by highlighting your strengths and skills.

(a)  

Cover letters and resumes are the first impressions an employer has of you

• True

• False

Many of the skills required in the workforce are similar to those in the classroom.

• True

• False

The purpose of a resume is to…

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.

• Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.

When Writing my resume, I should be aware of...

• The readability and visual presentation of my document.

• Presenting my best skills, experiences, and achievements in priority.

• Who will be reading my resume.

• All the above

Certain personal information needs to be included in the resume such as…

• My name and contact information

• My name, contact information, and date of birth

• My name, contact information, date of birth, and number of dependents

Posting my resume on a job search database online will make my resume available to…

• Almost anyone, including my current employer

• Potential employers.

• Only those ads to which I respond.

On a resume, a career objective can be defined as…

• A short description of the job position you are seeking.

• A short description explaining your goals in life.

• The job duties that you believe you fulfill.