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WorksheetsResume & References
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do you need a resume?
a)
To obtain an interview, not a job
b)
To obtain a job
c)
To obtain experience
2.
What is the amount of time an employer takes to review an applicant’s resume?
a)
1 minute
b)
15-45 seconds
c)
2 minutes
3.
What should NOT be included in the education section?
a)
GPA, if above a 3.0
b)
Graduation or expected graduation date
c)
Teacher's information
d)
High School Information
4.
In the Experience section, what is NOT considered experience?
a)
Full, part-time job
b)
Volunteer work
c)
Babysitting, yard work for others, house sitting
d)
High school diploma
5.
Your resume should be...
a)
Full of information and unorganized
b)
Easy to read
6.
Why is writing a resume important?
a)
It's your one and only chance to capture a potential employer's attention
b)
Because you can show the experience you have in a specific area
7.
How long should a resume be?
a)
About 2 pages
b)
About 1 page
c)
2- 3 pages
8.
A "skill" is something that you have learned to do through practice and effort?
a)
True
b)
False
9.
You should never change your Resume Objective.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
When listing your job history, which job should appear first?
a)
Your first job
b)
Your most recent job
c)
Your most relevant job
11.
What should I do if my email address is a bit "off color"?
a)
Use it as it will make your resume stand out
b)
Get a different email address
12.
When describing your skills, you want to sound verbose and showy in your descriptions.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
References should be listed on a resume
a)
True
b)
False
14.
A reference should be a good friend.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Never add a pop of color to your resume; it is too distracting.
a)
True
b)
False
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