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Resume Writing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When sending a resume electronically, what is the preferred format to use?
a)
Word
b)
PDF
c)
Excel
2.

What is the purpose of a resume?

a)

to get a job

b)

to show off

c)

to transfer companies

d)

to get an interview

3.

The __________ format lists your work history with dates, with your most recent employer and job title listed first.

a)

Combination

b)

Chronological

c)

Functional

d)

Historical

4.

How long should a resume be?

a)

one page

b)

one FULL page

c)

two pages

d)

two FULL pages

5.
While writing a resume you should NOT, include...
a)
Work Experience
b)
Education  
c)
Career Goals/objectives
d)
Age
6.

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

7.

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)

It does not matter

8.
________ expresses your interest in a specific job
a)
Resume
b)
References
c)
Cover Letter
d)
Career Portfolio
9.

This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.

a)

Career Objective

b)

Honors and Awards

c)

Experience

d)

Education

10.
When writing a resume, your contact info should go where?
a)
Top
b)
Bottom
c)
Middle
11.

What is the form of a resume?

a)

Resumes need to look a certain way. People who read resumes expect them to include specific information, such as your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills.

b)

To inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something.

c)

For a resume to be effective, it must demonstrate your knowledge of both function and form.

d)

It's shape.

12.
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
13.
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
14.

Is an objective required on your resume?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Does volunteer experience count as work experience?

a)

Yes, include volunteeer experience

b)

Never include volunteer experience

c)

Only if you worked there for at least two years

d)

Only if you were in charge