JC Resume Workshop Quiz

What does Jobs Connect do?

• Provides job opportunities, online resources, and career workshops and events for TAFE NSW students

• Organises social events and parties for students looking for jobs
• Provides career counselling and personal development advice for students

• Helps students with academic tutoring and study skills

True or False: It takes about 7.4 seconds for reviewers to decide if they want to keep reading your resume.

• True
• False

Which of the following should NOT be included in a resume?

• Date of birth and Country of birth
• Contact information and Employment History

• Marital status and Nicknames
• Education and Skills

Why is having a profile important on your resume?

• It replaces the need for a cover letter, saving you time in the application process
• It allows you to include personal anecdotes and stories that showcase your personality
• It fills up space on the resume, making it look more impressive to potential employers
• It provides a summary of your skills, knowledge and experiences, making it easier for employers to see your suitability at a glance

What does ATS stand for in the context of job applications?

• Application Transfer Service
• Applicant Tracking System
• Automated Tracking Software
• Alien Tracking System

Which of the following is a key component of resume structure?

• Contact information and Profile
• Hobbies and social media (Facebook/TikTok/Instagram) details
• Skills & knowledge and Education & Training
• Experience and Referees

How do you customise your resume to the job advertisement?

• Match the branding colours, font size/ formats and include the company logo on your resume.

• Highlight your essential skills, qualifications, and experience by finding keywords and criteria that match on the job advertisement.
• Make up your essential skills, qualifications, and experience by finding keywords and criteria on the job advertisement.
• Copy and paste the essential skills, qualifications, and experience required directly from the job advertisement, onto your resume.

True or False: References and referees are the same thing

• True
• False

Why is it important to follow up and ask for feedback?

• It gives you an opportunity to ask for a higher salary and negotiate better terms
• It allows you to resend your resume in case the employer lost it or didn't receive it
• It allows you to confirm that they received your application and shows them that you are open to self development and feedback

• It helps you find out more about the company's office layout and amenities before starting

What should you include in your 'Employment History' section on your resume?

• Job role titles and organisations/ companies you previously worked at

• Salary ranges of your previous job roles

• Key responsibilities and achievements of your previous job roles

• Dates of employment (Month, Year) at your previous organisations / companies