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Game Board Quiz #3: Resumes and Cover Letters

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A "Resume" can best be described as:
a)
Just another document an employer requires.
b)
A one page document that displays your strengths and weaknesses. 
c)
A one page document that displays your strengths, skills, and experience.
d)
A 2 page document that displays your strengths, skills, and experience.
2.
A "Resume" is usually a _____ document.
a)
2 page document.
b)
1/2 page document.
c)
Just under a 2 page document.
d)
1 page and occasionally over 1 page.
3.
It is OK to use creative fonts that may be in "Cursive" or "Old English" compared to original fonts such as "Times New Roman."
a)
True.
b)
False.
c)
Employers love creative fonts on Resumes!
d)
It depends on what job you are applying for.
4.
The average potential employer will spend _________ scanning your Resume for key words and background information.
a)
1 minute.
b)
30 seconds.
c)
20 seconds.
d)
8-12 seconds.
5.
xx.CutiePieBoyCrazyxx@hotmail.com and xx.CutiePieGirlCrazy@hotmail.com are examples of:
a)
Appropriate emails for an employer to contact you through.
b)
Inappropriate examples of emails but they will probably laugh and contact you anyway.
c)
Inappropriate emails and should be avoided to give yourself a better chance of being selected for an interview.
d)
Appropriate and your employer may suggest even funnier emails for the future.
6.
When you include a photo on your Resume, what is the reaction of most potential employers?
a)
They will probably think, "That is a great looking individual and we should just hire them!"
b)
Not think much of it.
c)
75% will not approve of it for one reason or another which hurts your chances.
d)
25% will not approve.
7.

A "Cover Letter" can best be described as:

a)

A piece of paper that has your full name and contact info.

b)

A 1 paragraph hand written paper talking about your strengths.

c)

A short letter that introduces yourself, provides experience & strength, and what you can offer to a particular company.

d)

A 2 page letter that explains your strengths in depth so they will not have a lot of questions when you are interviewed.

8.

A cover letter is about __________ in length.

a)

1 paragraph.

b)

2 paragraphs.

c)

4 paragraphs.

d)

3 paragraphs, sometimes a little more.

9.
What is one similarity between a "Resume and "Cover Letter?"
a)
They both give an overview of your strengths, skills and experience.
b)
They are exactly the same thing.
c)
They have the same format.
10.

Why might an individual type their name in a larger font compared to the rest of the Resume?

a)

The font should actually be same size as the rest of resume.

b)

So your name "jumps" off the page.

c)

Does not really make a difference.

11.

If you are able to, a "Cover Letter" should be addressed to:

a)

A specific individual who is in charge who is in charge of hiring.

b)

The company name.

c)

The president of the company.

12.
What topics of information should you  not include on your resume? 
a)
Skills
b)
Love Life
c)
Education
d)
Employment History
13.
The purpose of a resume is to…
a)
Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure an interview.
b)
Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to secure employment.
c)
Establish a candidate’s qualifications for a position in order to eliminate the competition.
14.
If you do not have work experience, what should you include in your resume?
a)
Nothing else. 
b)
Make up some experience.
c)
List related accomplishments.
d)
Use your friend's work experience.
15.
Which of the following is NOT correct behavior for an interview?
a)
Saying you need a moment to think before answering
b)
Chewing gum to freshen your breath
c)
Asking questions about the duties of the job
d)
Dressing neatly and conservatively
16.
When writing your cover letter, you should:
a)
Simply copy and paste the same letter over and over.
b)
Create an original letter for each job application.
c)
Copy and paste the first and last paragraphs, but tailor the rest to the employer.
17.
A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
A resume should include the following:
a)
the word "I"
b)
complete sentences
c)
a picture of yourself
d)
Bulleted lists of things
19.
Some good examples of power words or action verbs include:
a)
cleaned, washed, made
b)
organized, prepared, guided
c)
fried, lifted, helped
20.

Which of the following is an essential component of a resume?

a)

summary

b)

headshot

c)

education

d)

references

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