Resume Building Quiz

What section of a resume is most important for someone with little or no work experience?

• Education
• Skills
• Work Experience
• Volunteer Experience

What should you do when creating a professional email address for your resume?

• Use your childhood nickname
• Use a generic email like '[e-mail]'
• Combine your name and a number
• Keep using your current personal email

According to the video, what is one of the best things you can do in an interview if you lack work experience?

• Exaggerate your skills
• Avoid talking about your hobbies
• Show your willingness to learn and grow
• Only focus on your education

Which of the following is NOT recommended for the work experience section if you have no job history?

• Highlight your informal jobs and the skills used
• Leave the work experience section blank
• Label relevant volunteer roles as work experience
• Focus on your relevant skills and education

What should you do when listing skills on your resume?

• Only include advanced technical skills
• Focus on general skills like 'hard-working'
• Mirror the specific skills listed in the job description
• Avoid including any computer or language skills

Why is the volunteer experience section important for a resume with no work history?

• It demonstrates your dedication and transferable skills
• It allows you to fill space on the resume
• It impresses employers more than paid work
• It shows you have no real work experience

What is the recommended approach for the work experience section if you have no formal jobs listed?

• Leave it blank
• Only include unpaid internships
• Focus on volunteer roles and informal jobs
• List hobbies and extracurricular activities

What is the purpose of including a professional summary or objective statement on your resume?

• To highlight your top accomplishments
• To explain your lack of work experience
• To state what kind of job you want
• All of the above

When adding your contact information, what is recommended for your phone number?

• Use your cell phone number only
• Include the area code and country code
• Avoid listing a phone number entirely
• Use a landline number if available

What type of information should you avoid including in your social media handles or profiles if you plan to add them to your resume?

• Your name and contact info
• Your work history and skills
• Unprofessional content and pictures
• All of the above