WorksheetsFirst Job & Resumes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a goal for your resume?
a)
Convince an employer to hire you
b)
To sell yourself to get an interview
c)
Inform an employer how to contact you
d)
Attract an employer's attention
2.
Which of the following are components of a successful resume?
a)
Contact Information
b)
Professional Photograph
c)
Educational Background
d)
Honors/Awards Won
e)
Previous Work Experience
3.
Which of the following is the best sentence to include on your resume to describe a previous job working at an ice cream shop?
a)
Fastest ice cream scooper two years running
b)
Implemented a new scooping procedure to decrease customer service time by 20%
c)
Used new scooping procedures to improve customer satisfaction
4.
The best strategy to convince an employer that you are a great candidate is to include as many facts and accomplishments as possible.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
On average, how long do employers spend reading a resume?
a)
0-30 seconds
b)
31-60 seconds
c)
1-5 minutes
d)
5+ minutes
6.
Which of the following are components of a successful cover letter?
a)
Addressed to the hiring manager
b)
Cuts right to the chase of why you think you'd be a good fit for the company
c)
Includes a sense of humor
d)
Emphasizes your potential value to the company
e)
1-2 pages
7.
Identify the problems with this cover letter.
a)
Not addressed to a specific individual, ideally to the hiring manager
b)
Too general; doesn't list the specific job that the applicant is applying for
c)
It is a general template and shows that the applicant didn't put much thought and effort into it
d)
The cover letter is quite effective because it is short and to the point
8.
Siddhartha is applying for a job that he saw advertised online. The job description says to send a resume to HR@coolco.com. Siddhartha should NOT send a cover letter since it is not requested in the job description.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
A hiring manager created this chart after analyzing the number of errors on the resumes of all the candidates who received offers from his firm. Analyze the chart and select the statement below that is TRUE.
a)
You don't need to review your resume too closely since over 50% of offers went to candidates with more than 4 errors on their resume.
b)
About 80% of offers went to candidates with one error or less on their resumes so you better review your resume for errors several times before sending it out for jobs
c)
Some candidates were hired who had more than 10 errors on their resume
d)
You should be more concerned about how you describe your skills on your resume compared to grammatical errors or typos.
10.
It is ok to tell a little fib on your resume since most companies don't verify your background information.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
When completing a job application, which of the following pieces of information will you need?
a)
Money to pay an application fee
b)
Personal information (Address, Contact Info, Social Security #)
c)
A photo of yourself
d)
A list of previous places you've worked
e)
References who can confirm you qualifications
12.
I've never been paid for a job before, so I have no work experience.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
Which of the following people are NOT acceptable references to put on a job application?
a)
Parents
b)
Neighbors
c)
Coaches
d)
Teachers
14.
What of the following is good advice when it comes to finding a first job?
a)
Don't settle for a position that doesn't involve managing people
b)
Be sure to ask about the sick day policy
c)
Be sure to negotiate your pay and don't accept the job unless you can get a 10% increase from the posted wages
d)
No matter what job you take, keep your eyes open for learning opportunities
15.
When it comes to references, what are TWO tactics that you should keep in mind?
a)
Be sure to ask your references before you list them on an application
b)
You don't need to ask your references what they will say because all references tend to be positive anyway
c)
Ask your references if they can focus on a specific character trait that they have seen in their interactions with you
d)
Most employers don't check references so you don't need to worry about telling your references ahead of time
16.
Which of the following statements are true about the following job posting?
a)
You can expect that you will be doing some selling activities in addition to work as a front-desk attendant
b)
You can only apply by visiting the gym and completing an application
c)
You should expect to earn about $20.00/hour since sales commissions are included
d)
This is a salaried position
17.
Which statements about this job posting are TRUE?
a)
The clerical support position is likely the easiest position to get based on qualifications required to do the job
b)
There is likely an opportunity to extend these jobs beyond the summer months
c)
Lifeguarding and truck drivers positions usually require special licensing or certifications
d)
You can probably wait a few weeks before applying since it sounds like there are quite a few jobs available
18.
Which of the following could be ways to land that first job?
a)
Walking into a store with a "Help Wanted" sign and completing an application
b)
Asking your parents (and their friends) if they are aware of jobs that might be interesting to you
c)
Looking at online job boards for job opportunities
d)
Waiting for employers to contact you regarding jobs that you might qualify for
19.
Which of the following are good ideas when it comes to interviewing for a job?
a)
Plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early
b)
Come prepared with good questions that demonstrate you have done your homework on the job and the company
c)
Dress casually as you don't want to assume that your job will require wearing business attire
d)
Wait to find out if you got the job before sending a "Thank You" note
20.
What could qualify as previous experience on your first job application?
a)
You shouldn't list anything since you have never had a job before
b)
Leadership activities that you are involved with at school
c)
Volunteer roles at local non-profits
d)
High school classes you took that are relevant for the job
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