Resume Writing Quiz

Question 1: What is the recommended font size for the text in a resume?

• 5-8 points

• 15-18 points

• 20-24 points

• 10-12 points

Question 2: How should you organize the sections in a resume?

• Putting education at the end and work experience at the beginning

• Starting with the skills section and ending with work experience

• In a clear and logical manner, typically starting with a header containing contact information, followed by sections such as summary, work experience, education, skills, and additional sections as needed.

• Organizing sections randomly without any specific order

Question 3: What are some examples of technical skills that can be listed on a resume?

• Cooking skills

• Gardening expertise

• Foreign language fluency

• Programming languages, software proficiency, data analysis, IT certifications

Question 4: Why is it important to tailor your skills to the job you are applying for?

• To show the employer that you have no relevant skills

• To show the employer that you have the specific abilities they are looking for.

• To waste time and effort

• To make the job more difficult for yourself

Question 5: How should you format the work experience section on a resume?

• In order of importance with job title, company name, location, dates of employment, and a long list of responsibilities and achievements.

• In random order with job title, company name, location, dates of employment, and no description of responsibilities and achievements.

• In alphabetical order with job title, company name, location, dates of employment, and detailed description of responsibilities and achievements.

• In reverse chronological order with job title, company name, location, dates of employment, and brief description of responsibilities and achievements.

Question 6: What information should be included in the work experience section of a resume?

• High school GPA, favorite sports team, favorite vacation spot, favorite hobby

• Favorite color, favorite food, favorite movie, favorite song

• Job title, company name, dates of employment, job responsibilities, achievements

• Mother's maiden name, social security number, home address, phone number

Question 7: How can you effectively highlight your achievements on a resume?

• Use specific examples, quantifiable results, and action verbs to describe your accomplishments.

• Use long, complicated sentences without any clear results

• Avoid mentioning any specific achievements

• Use vague language and general statements

Question 8: Why is it important to use action verbs in describing your work experience on a resume?

• Action verbs make your work experience less impactful and engaging.

• Action verbs make your work experience more impactful and engaging.

• Using action verbs is not important in a resume.

• Because action verbs are boring and uninteresting.

Question 9: Give an example of an action verb that can be used to describe a past work experience.

• managed

• slept

• danced

• swam

Question 10: How can using action verbs enhance the impact of your resume?

• By using long, complicated sentences to show intelligence

• By using passive verbs to show humility

• By using adjectives instead of verbs

• By making your achievements and experiences more impactful and engaging.