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WorksheetsResume Building
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
What type of information should you include on a resume?
a)
Your social security number
b)
Your family information
c)
Your job skills and history
d)
Your family tree
2.
You include your email on your resume so that employers can contact you. Which email is the best to use?
a)
Lovegirl@yahoo.com
b)
katiekitkat@hotmail.com
c)
dsmith512@hotmail.com
d)
myboysgirl@gmail.com
3.
Now you are applying for another Waitress job. You were a waitress at Texas Roadhouse for more than a year and still are. Then you started at another restaurant part time while you were still at Texas Roadhouse and hated it. You quit two weeks later. You maintained your full time job so should you include this brief two week job on your resume? Why?
a)
Yes because some experience always adds to your resume
b)
Yes because now you can list two items under the employment tab.
c)
No because you were there such a brief time, you don't want to look inconsistant.
d)
No, because you would never include a job you hate.
4.
You can not think of something to add to your certifications on your resume. You took a class in high school and became certified in Microsoft Word. You are applying for a job at T.J.Max as a Sales Associate. Should you include your Microsoft certification on your resume for this job and why?
a)
Yes, In this case you may not need it for this job but it is still a professional skill to put on any resume.
b)
Yes, because you ran out of things to include on your resume
c)
No, because what are you going to use Word for in a Sales job.
d)
No, high school accomplishments don't really matter.
5.
You do not have a job, however you are applying for your first job. What should you enter under employment?
a)
oh just make something up, it will be ok
b)
You cut grass for your aunt once, I will use that.
c)
I volunteered for three months at the Rocking Horse Ranch helping children, I can use that.
d)
I volunteered before but that is not really employment.
6.
A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Career Portfolio
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
7.
All of the following goes in the top header of your resume except for ________.
a)
Your name
b)
Phone Number
c)
Street Address
d)
Education
8.
This section of the resume include school involvement.
a)
Personal Information
b)
Activities
c)
Education
d)
Experience
9.
An experienced employee who serves as counselor to a person with less experience.
a)
Interviewer
b)
Customers
c)
References
d)
Mentor
10.
_____________ is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job.
a)
Interview
b)
Resume
c)
Cover Letter
d)
References
11.
What goes in the education section of your resume?
a)
Awards
b)
Experience
c)
Name of School
d)
Organizations
12.
The ______ interview occurs when leaving a job.
a)
Informational
b)
Employment
c)
Exit
d)
Coaching
13.
An employer will ask you to complete an _____ which asks for information related to employment.
a)
Personal Data Sheet
b)
Application
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
14.
All of the following are tips for creating a resume except for
a)
Keep the design simple
b)
Use keywords
c)
Use power words
d)
keep resume to two pages
15.
Resumes are usually looked at slowly so the employer can take his or her time to review. True or False
a)
True
b)
False
16.
You should include references on a resume. True or False
a)
True
b)
False
17.
___________ provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills.
a)
Resume
b)
Cover Letter
c)
Career Portfolio
d)
References
18.
True/False: Use reverse chronological order when listing your work experience and education.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which part of the resume should stand out the most?
a)
Education
b)
Objective
c)
Your name
d)
Work experience
20.
Which part of the resume tells the position that you're applying for?
a)
Objective
b)
Work experience
c)
Education
d)
Skills and abilities
21.
What is the first thing listed on your resume?
a)
Personal information
b)
Education
c)
Work experience
d)
Awards and honors
22.
True/False: You do not have to get permission to use people for references.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Which of the following is an example of an action verb that can be used in a resume?
a)
Created
b)
Designed
c)
Planning
d)
All of the above
24.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a resume?
a)
Summarize applicant's qualifications
b)
Provides personal info, experience, education, & references
c)
Stimulates the interest of an employer
d)
Requests an interview
25.
How long does your resume need to be?
a)
Half a page
b)
One page
c)
Two pages
d)
Doesn't matter
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