Resume Writing Quiz

What is the first step before writing your resume?

• Gather your information

• Create a reference list

• Sit at the computer

• Look at sample resumes

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What is advised regarding the style of resumes?

• Sticking to one standard format

• Avoiding resume samples

• Tailoring the resume to personal style and background

• 1. Not including a summary of skills section

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Which tool is suggested to avoid spelling errors in your resume?

• Word-processing program with spell-check

• Thesaurus

• Calculator

• Grammar book

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

What typically follows the name, address, and phone number in a traditional resume?

• Education section

• Work experience section

• References section

• Job objective section

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

How should the education section be organized in a resume?

• Starting with the oldest training

• Including only the names of schools attended

• Mentioning extracurricular activities first

• Beginning with the most recent training

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is the recommendation for listing work experience on a resume?

• Including all previous jobs, regardless of relevance

• Starting with the oldest job

• Prioritizing the most recent and relevant jobs

• Listing only volunteer positions

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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What should be done if you've never had a paid job?

• Omitting the work experience section

• Listing volunteer positions or other relevant experience

• Including only leisure activities

• Not including any additional sections

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Where should awards and recognitions be listed in a resume?

• At the beginning

• After the education section

• In a separate document

• At the end

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What impression can misspellings or sloppy resumes give to employers?

• Attention to detail

• Professionalism

• Creativity

• Carelessness or sloppiness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

What is emphasized as important in creating a resume?

• Including as much information as possible

• Making the resume visually appealing with graphics

• Taking time to create a professional-looking resume

• Keeping the resume concise and brief

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