Chapter 22 Resumes, Cover letters, & Applications

Which of the following is a document that includes questions an employer would like answered by the applicant?

• Job description

• Job application

• Employment inquiry

• Resume

Completing an application helps both the employer and the applicant.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best answer to put on a job application if asked for an expected wage?

• No, I need to research

• Not sure

• Negotiable

Who of the following should you never list as a reference?

• Co-worker

• Teacher

• Family

• Employer

True or False: You should never ask your references for permission for an employer to contact them.

• True

• False

As you progress in your career or profession, which section of your resume will be the most important?

• Education

• Volunteer Experience

• Work Experience

• Honors & Awards

True or False - When listing job duties, use past tense for positions you held in the past and are not currently doing.

• True

• False

True or False – Extracurricular activities are not important to have on your resume.

• True

• False

On average, hiring managers spend how much time looking at each resume they receive?

• Six seconds

• 60 seconds

• Two minutes

• Five minutes

True or False – Try to keep your resume to one page regardless of your experience and involvement.

• True

• False