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Resume

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A document that contains a person’s qualifications and experiences which is used to apply for a job is called a(n):
a)
Rutabaga
b)
Resume
c)
Resolution
d)
Really Cool Document
2.
What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To decide the best possible candidates to interview for an open job position
b)
To hire someone
c)
To fire someone
d)
To start a tickle fight
3.
Resumes are used when...
a)
apples and oranges are no good.
b)
a pear is rotten.
c)
trying to get a promotion.
d)
applying for a job.
4.
Which of these are categories of a resume:
a)
Education, Work Experience, References, Awards/Acomplishments
b)
Excellence, Wackiness, E-Vites, Referees, Rewards/Acompaniment
c)
Elephants, Wolverines, Eagles, Rhinos, Racoons/Aardvarks
d)
Eeks, Woohoos, Ehs, Roars, Ribbits
5.
When creating a resume it is important to use...
a)
pretty pringles
b)
petty problems
c)
putrid partridges
d)
proper punctuation
6.
All of the following that are important to consider when creating a resume EXCEPT...
a)
Easy-to-Read
b)
Grammar
c)
Grandma
d)
Spelling/ Capitalization
7.
Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?
a)
10 minutes
b)
6 seconds
c)
2 hours
d)
A few days
8.
When do you send your resume?
a)
Before the job interview
b)
After the interview, but before you are hired
c)
After the interview and after you are hired
d)
When you try to get a raise
9.
Once you create a resume how often should you update it?
a)
When you get hungry
b)
Every Presidential Election
c)
Every time something changes in your work experience, or if you learn something new
d)
Every full moon
10.
Your career objective describes...
a)
how fast your car is.
b)
what color your car is.
c)
what year your car is.
d)
your overall career goal.
11.
In which section should you all the places you went to school?
a)
Work Experience
b)
Education
c)
Kids Under 12 Eat Free
d)
Senior Citizen
12.
The Skills/Talent section is for 
a)
playing the banjo.
b)
riding a unicycle.
c)
all the things you are good at that will make someone want to hire you.
d)
juggling chainsaws.
13.
Any special accomplishment that you earned recognition for should be included in the...
a)
frozen foods section.
b)
reference section.
c)
dairy section.
d)
awards/achievements section. 
14.
The work/experience section is for...
a)
work you do now or have done in the past.
b)
working on experience.
c)
experiencing work.
d)
sectioning work into little pieces so that you do not experience it for too long.
15.
References are...
a)
guys in striped shirts who throw flags at football games.
b)
collections of coral that grow just past the beach.
c)
letters or lists of people who will say good things about you.
d)
different things to refer to if you want to change someone's mind.
16.

How long should a good Objective be?

a)

1 sentence

b)

1-3 sentences

c)

A paragraph

d)

None of the above

17.

You should always include your GPA

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Education and Experience should be listed

a)

From most relevant to least

b)

From most recent to oldest

c)

From first job to last

d)

I does not matter

19.

Final hiring decisions are usually based on your resume.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

One error in a resume could cause you to

a)

Be denied an interview

b)

Yes, the answer is be denied an interview.

21.

When submitting your resume online, be sure to add a photo to help you stand out.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

When submitting your resume online, it is best to use a nice, quality template.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Using social networking to promote yourself is considered unprofessional.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following are considered PROFESSIONAL social networking sites?

a)

Facebook

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Monster

d)

Instagram

25.
A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.
a)
Career Portfolio
b)
Resume
c)
References
d)
Cover Letter
26.

individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character

a)

Friends

b)

Contact Information

c)

Parents

d)

References

27.

A face-to-face meeting between the employer and the applicant

a)

lunch date

b)

interview

c)

resume

d)

employment

28.

Which of these do you NOT include on a resume?

a)

education background

b)

work experience

c)

attitude

d)

qualifications

29.

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

a)

previous employers

b)

time spent with each business

c)

duties performed

d)

hobbies

30.

Choose the best objective for a Sally's resume:

a)

Awesome graduate of life seeking any fun position requiring a cool girl with a great sense of humor and style.

b)

Graduate seeking a position that I could take professional pictures of people.

31.
What should your resume state about salary?
a)
Specific Amount
b)
Minimum Wage
c)
Nothing
32.
While writing a resume you should NOT, include...
a)
Work Experience
b)
Education  
c)
Career Goals/objectives
d)
Age
33.
Who should not be asked to be a reference? 
a)
Relatives
b)
Teacher
c)
Coach
d)
Youth Pastor
34.
Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?
a)
Yes
b)
NO
35.
When sending a resume electronically, what is the preferred format to use?
a)
Word
b)
PDF
c)
Excel
36.

This should be the largest thing on the page

a)

Name

b)

Email

c)

Phone number

d)

Experience

37.
Resumes should be no longer than one page
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Students should always include their GPA on their resume.
a)
False
b)
True
39.
Who would make the best reference on a resume?
a)
Your BFF
b)
Your girl/boyfriend
c)
Your teacher
d)
A parent
40.
What is NOT usually included in a resume?
a)
Contact info
b)
Work history
c)
Schools attended 
d)
Who our friends are
41.
GPA stands for _________.
a)
Gains Per Annum
b)
Grade Point Average
c)
Graded Projects and Assignments
42.
Which of the following is NOT an example of extracurricular activities?
a)
Math Class
b)
Basketball
c)
Teen Court
d)
Volunteering at the Humane Society
43.
What is a resume?
a)
A self-marketing tool
b)
A Brief summary of your accomplishments
c)
Something that tells every single detail about your work history
44.
What is the purpose of a resume?
a)
To get you a job 
b)
To show off your accomplishments 
c)
To get you an interview 
45.
How many resumes should you have?
a)
One, which you use to apply for every job
b)
One that you can tailor to each job you apply for
c)
At least 10, all in different colors and fonts
46.
Your resume should contain a lot of buzzwords.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
When E-mailing your resume to employers, it's best to:
a)
Send your resume as an e-mail attachment, with your resume and cover letter written in the body of the e-mail 
b)
Send your resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail, with NO attachments
c)
Send your resume and cover letter as e-mail attachments only
48.
The best way to start a sentence on your resume is with:
a)
"I" or "My"
b)
A noun 
c)
A verb
49.
A resume should have ____ number of pages
a)
One page, NO exceptions. (Even if you have to make the font smaller)
b)
Two pages are fine if you have relevant material 
c)
As many pages as it takes to list all of your career accomplishments and duties. 
50.
You should include every job you've ever had on your resume.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Which of the following should you include on your resume?
a)
Salary information
b)
Reasons for leaving your last job
c)
How many pets you have
d)
None of the above

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