Professional Resume Building Quiz

What are the minimum sections that every resume should include?

• Contact Information, Hobbies, and References

• Skills, Activities, and Achievements

• Objective, Summary, and Interests

• Header, Education, and Experience

What is the recommended starting point for building a professional resume?

• Hiring a professional resume writer

• Using a template found on the internet

• Creating your own format from scratch

• Asking a friend to create it for you

Answer explanation

From scratch: de cero

What is the first step in building a professional resume?

• Adding visual elements and formatting

• Tailoring the resume for a specific job

• Brainstorming and information gathering

• Formatting the document

Answer explanation

Information gathering: recogida de información

What should be included in the brainstorming and information gathering stage?

• Only paid work experiences

• Only extracurricular activities

• Only unpaid volunteer experiences

• Both paid and unpaid experiences

What is the standard format for an entry-level resume in most industries?

• 1 page, black and white, 14-16 point font, and 0.25" margins

• 3 pages, color, 8-10 point font, and 1.5"-2" margins

• 1 page, black and white, 10-12 point font, and 0.5"-1" margins

• 2 pages, color, 14-16 point font, and 0.25" margins

What is the next step after creating a master resume?

• Send it to all potential employers

• Tailor the resume for a particular job or employer

• Keep it as is for all job applications

• Delete it and start over

Answer explanation

Tailor: ajustar

What should you do to tailor your resume for a specific job?

• Incorporate as many preferred skills and qualifications as possible

• Reorganize the document with the least relevant categories at the top

• Add more unrelated skills to the resume

• Remove all irrelevant experiences

What is the purpose of building a bridge between your experience and the job qualifications?

• To make the resume longer

• To help the hiring manager see how you fulfill the job requirements

• To show off your skills and experiences

• To confuse the hiring manager

Answer explanation

Build a bridge: crear puentes

What is the recommended action after completing the resume?

• Keep it as is and never revise it

• Share it with a trusted friend for feedback

• Never use it for job applications

• Delete it and start over

Answer explanation

Share: compartir

Trusted friend: amigo de confianza

What should be included in the Header section of a resume?

• Only the candidate's phone number

• Only the candidate's email address

• Full contact information of the candidate

• Only the candidate's name