Pre Quiz - Resumes

A resume is...

• A. An autobiography of one’s career life and professional experiences in order to secure employment.

• B. A detailed listing of a job candidate’s skills, experiences, responsibilities, and achievements as these relate to the position and company being targeted.

• C. A complete listing of an individual’s education, work experience, and professional training.

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

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

• B) My name, contact information, and date of birth

• C) My name and contact information

On a resume, a summary can be defined as...

• A) a description of your most important life events

• B) A short description explaining your goals in life.

• C) A short description of the job position you are seeking

• D) a short description of your qualities that make you a good candidate for the job

Your resume has less than 30 seconds to make an impression on an employer.

• True

• False

Grammatical mistakes don't matter on your resume.

• true

• false

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

(select all that apply)

• A) Who will be reading my resume.

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

• C) The readability and visual presentation of my document.

How many pages should a resume be?

• A) 1 page

• B) 2-3 pages

• C) The more the better

If I don't have much or any work experience, I should...

• A) make up jobs I have had

• B) focus on my skills and education

• C) not bother writing a resume since it is only necessary once I have work experience

Should you bring extra printed copies of your resume to a job interview?

• YES

• No

Even if you've sent your resume in an email, should you still bring extra printed copies of your resume to an interview?

• YES, better to be over-prepared and responsible

• No, I will make myself look unprepared and I expect my potential employer to look up my information themselves