Employability & Digital citizenship

When do you need a résumé?

• To create a professional email account

• To receive unemployment benefits

• To get into college

• To get a job interview

Which of the following statements about your résumé is true?

• It is an advertisement for you.

• B) The appearance is not as important as what is in it.

• Give as much detail as you can.

• You will not need to put a lot of thought into writing it

How long should a résumé for a high school student be?

• One half of a page

• One page

• Two pages

• Two – three pages

Which of the following should you keep in mind while writing your objective?

• What kind of salary do I want?

• What is my career goal?

• What kind of training to I want to receive?

• What experience have I had?

21) When should a cover letter be included with your résumé?

A) Always

B) Only for an electronic version

C) Sometimes, depending on the situation

D) Always for a print version, not for an electronic

• Always

• Only for an electronic version

• Sometimes, depending on the situation

• Always for a print version, not for an electronic

What should be included in the closing paragraph of your cover letter?

• State the position you are applying for.

• State your qualifications for the position.

• Relate your qualifications to the organization’s needs.

• Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications.

Which of the following is an example of an e-mail address which is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?

• Leave it blank

• Write "anything"

• Write "negotiable

Which of the following responses does the presentation say is most appropriate (assuming it is true) if a job application includes “reason for leaving” in the previous employment section?

• "Wanting more responsibility"

• Personal problems

• Leave the space blank

Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?

• Leave it blank

• Write "anything"

• Write "negotiable