Resume Quiz

A resume is...

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

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

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

The purpose of a resume is to...

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

• 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.

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

• Who will be reading my resume.

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

• The readability and visual presentation of my document.

• All of the above

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

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

• My name, contact information, and date of birth

• My name and contact information

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

• Potential employers.

• Almost anyone, including my current employer.

• Only those ads to which I respond.

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

• The job duties that you believe you fulfill.

• A short description explaining your goals in life.

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