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WorksheetsThe Resume and Cover Letter
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 33mins
A document that provides information about you to a potential employer.
References
Resume
When creating a resume it is important to use...
Lot of fancy words
Fancy fonts and lots of content
Your picture
Perfect punctuation and grammar
Resumes are like
advertisments
obituaries
addresses
orations
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get a job interview
To impress your friends
To make money
The best way to start a sentence on your resume is with:
"I" or "My"
A pronoun
An action verb
If you mowed the lawn for a neighbor or supervised younger children, can you list it as "Experience or Accomplishments"?
YES
NO
If you don't have any work experience, what could you list in your resume?
activities
awards
skills
ALL of them
All of the following are skills and qualities you can mention on a resume, EXCEPT:
friendly
punctual
fast learner
popular
A prospective employer gains a quick first impression of you through the resume. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Often a resume is used together with a ______ to get a job interview
brochure
booklet
cover letter
Which is NOT considered a "soft skill"?
Leadership
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Which should NOT be included in a resume?
Your contact information
Your work experience
Your Age
Your Achievements and Awards
"Works well in a team setting" is considered
SOFT skill
HARD skill
Something you do in class
"Safely operates a power tool by following directions and safety procedures" is considered
Impossible
A "HARD" skill
A "SOFT" skill
Not necessary
Creating various documents using MICROSOFT OFFICE, knowledge of GOOGLE docs, typing fast are considered
SOFT skills
HARD skills
When writing your resume or preparing for a job interview, one should ____
embellish their skills and abilities
research a company's mission statement, vision and values
All of the following goes in the top header of your resume EXCEPT for ________.
Your name
Phone Number
Street Address
Education
All of the following are tips for creating a resume EXCEPT for
Keep the design simple
Use keywords
Use power words
keep resume to two pages
All of the following are important to consider when creating a resume EXCEPT...
Easy-to-Read
Grammar
Imagery
Spelling/ Capitalization
Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?
10 minutes
6 seconds
2 hours
A few days
Your career objective describes...
list of future goals.
prior employment.
your dream job.
your overall career goal.
Any special accomplishment that you earned recognition for should be included in the...
experience section.
reference section.
education section.
awards/achievements section.
Education and Experience should be listed
From most relevant to least
From most recent to oldest
From first job to last
It does not matter
What is the recommended font size for the resume?
8 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 14
Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?
Contact Information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?
Contact Information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Where would I place: gonzalez.mari.e@gmail.com in a resume?
Contact Information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Where would I place: Public Relations Major in a resume?
Contact information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Which selection would you list in "Work Experience"?
Babysitter
Honor Roll
Bilingual
Energetic
Who can you list as a REFERENCE?
aunt or uncle
parents
teacher or coach
teenage friend
You should customize a resume for every job you apply to using the job description.
True
False
When listing the employment dates for work experience, you should include:
month and year only
the exact date (month, date, and year)
only the year
What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):
To whom it may concern:
I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!
Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!
Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter
Salutation is too generic.
Texting Lingo.
Spelling Errors.
Too many exclamation marks.
Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.
What is the purpose of a cover letter? You may select multiple.
To repeat all of the details of your resume.
To motivate the reader to interview you.
To leave a good first impression.
To demonstrate your interest in a company.
None of these.
What is a cover letter?
An outdated form of applying for a job
Another name for a resume
Used to introduce yourself to the employer and draw interest to resume
Has credentials for the applicant
What goes in paragraph two?
Your address
Attention Grabber
Your qualifications
Your references
What does a good cover letter have?
A clear purpose that shows why you are writing it
Visually appropriate and appealing
Includes relevant info about the writer
Is grammatically correct with no errors
all of the above
True or false; In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence
True
False
At the end of a cover letter be sure to
say why you are writing
short and to the point
introduce yourself
include a call to action
What is the last thing you put on a cover letter?
Sign-off
Just your name
Any action verb
The date
Date Format...
4/19/2018
Thursday, April 19, 2018
April 19, 2018
Your Contact Information
Email adress
Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email
City, Sate Zip Code
Name, address
Salutation if you know the person who is going to be reading the letter...
Dear Frank Burns,
Mr. Burns,
Dear Hiring Manager,
Salutation if DO NOT know the person who is going to be reading the letter...
Dear Frank. Burns,
Mr. Burns
Dear Hiring Manager,
To Whom It May Concern,
It is ok to write "To Whom it May Concern" if you don't know who is the manager
True
False
In the opening paragraph, you should
explain why do you want the job
introduce yourself
answer questions
start with the purpose of your letter
The Passion and Experience Paragraph states
your references, and why they are worth calling.
your skills and qualities that set you apart from the rest of the applicants.
your knowledge, how you will make the company better, and why you are the best person for the job.
which job you want, how you have a personal connection with their organization, and why they should hire you
The following is a good call to action?
If you know what you are doing, and if you are smart, you will contact me at delgado.cinco@gmail.com or (425) 7xx-xxx6 to schedule an interview. I am available at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
True
false
Spelling and grammar are extremely important when writing a cover letter
True
False
You should always use a professional language while writing a cover letter
False
True
Example of Complimentary Close.
I will contact you
Sincerely,
I will call you
XOXO
I have finished my resume and put it in Google Classroom for review?
Yes
No
I have written my cover lettter?
Ye
No
