Resumes- just the facts

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

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.

If you have done volunteer work that pertains to the job you are applying for, then you should include it under what section?

• Other

• Employment History

• Summary of Qualifications

• Related Professional Experience

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?

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 be included on all résumés?

• Social Security Number

• Job Objective

• Personal Information

• References

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

• You can send a generic cover letter.

• You should always ask for an interview in the cover letter.

• You should not address the cover letter to a specific person.

• You should thank the reader for giving you an interview even though it hasn’t actually happened yet.

Which of the following is the most common résumé type?

• Functional résumé

• Hybrid résumé

• Chronological résumé

• Electronic résumé

After you have proofread your résumé, you should have at least three other people read it for content and correctness.

• True

• False

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