WorksheetsIntroduction to Resumes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a resume?
A one page document that lists why you want a job.
A one page document that lists your experience, education, accomplishments, and skills.
It is an autobiography of your life.
All of the above.
Employers use resumes as a way
to make it more difficult to apply for a job.
to screen or look for qualified candidates.
to gain personal information.
All of the above.
A functional resume highlights and focuses on a person's
work experience.
person's age.
abilities and achievements.
All of the above.
When it comes to having the correct information on a resume, it is important to
list all of your work related experience that you have gained in your life.
focus on those qualifications needed for the job advertised.
discuss your family life and friends.
talk about your previous boss.
Selecting which type of resume to use depends on
your work history and your qualifications you want to highlight.
where you live.
the job you are applying for.
None of the above.
A chronological resume is used most often by people that
have had different careers and many jobs.
with no work experience.
have stayed in the same career field and have a stable work history.
None of the above.
A resume is very powerful because it
provides a snapshot of your qualifications.
used to determine who is invited to a job interview.
is often the first opportunity to introduce yourself to a potential employer.
All of the above.
A quality resume is one that
has the correct and desired information employers are looking for.
is easy to read.
has no mistakes.
All of the above.
A resume is not an important document. It is only needed once in your life.
True
False
When employers look at the resumes, they spend more than 15 minutes reading each resume carefully.
True
False
When looking for a job, a resume is a quick way to introduce yourself to an employer.
True
False
A combination resume is recommended for those entering the workforce and don't have a lot of work experience.
True
False
On a resume it is important to write as much information about yourself as possible
True
False
It is very important that you proofread your resume several times as well as have someone else proofread it.
True
False
__________ is a resume that draws attention or highlights a person abilities and achievements, NOT their work history.
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Entry-level jobs
___________ is a resume that gives you the best of both worlds and provides more flexibility to highlight your qualifications.
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Entry-level jobs
_________ jobs that require few or no skills.
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Entry-level jobs
_______ is a resume that highlights a person's work experience.
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Entry-level jobs
Which type of resume format would you use? Explain why.
Though not all employers ask for a resume, it can be beneficial if you turn one in with your application.
True
False
