Resume Writing Quiz

What should be included in the Contact Information section of a resume?

• Favorite color and height

• Name, address, contact number, and e-mail address

• Name of parents and weight

• Marital status and religion

When should you use a Summary of Qualifications in a resume?

• When you are a recent graduate

• When you have less than one year of experience

• When you are applying for an internship

• When you have at least five years of professional experience

What is the purpose of an Objective Statement in a resume?

• To list all your past job experiences

• To include irrelevant personal information

• To highlight your career goals and what you can offer to the company

• To mention your favorite hobbies

How should you list your Employment History on a resume?

• Start with the least recent experience

• Begin with the most recent experience

• Include past and present salary details

• Use many adjectives and superlatives

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

• GPA if it is below 3.0

• High school educational background after graduating from college

• List of hobbies and interests

• Name and address of the school, years attended, degree, and specialization

What type of skills should be included in the Skills section of a resume?

• Hobbies and personal interests

• Personal qualities and professional qualities

• Skills not related to the job

• Only technical skills related to the job

When should you include Training in a resume?

• Include all training you have ever attended

• Include only training that has no relevance to the job position

• Include training that has a bearing on the job position you are applying for

• Exclude all training information

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

• Religious and political affiliations

• Professional and civic affiliations

• Only political affiliations

• Hobbies and personal interests

What should be included in the Honors and Awards section of a resume?

• Recognized achievements related to work

• List of personal hobbies

• List of favorite movies

• Achievements that have nothing to do with work

What is the recommended way to handle References in a resume?

• Include their personal contact details

• Include only one reference

• Simply state 'References available upon request'

• Include a long list of references