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WorksheetsCareer Exploration/Resume
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
If you want to build work experience directly after high school, you could...
(pick more than one)
Start an entry-level job
Attend a four-year college
Find an apprenticeship
Volunteer once a year
Which of the following is true about a college education? (pick more than one)
College is the only way to get a stable high-paying job
College grads have higher lifetime earnings on average than HS grads
College grads have a higher rate of unemployment
More education is related to lower unemployment
What is best practice when using job boards to find a new job? (pick more than one)
Use job search filters and create alerts
Set up a profile on each of the top job boards
Auto-apply to as many positions as possible with one resume
Scroll through job postings without filters every morning
Which is true of an effective resume?
It includes many details; the longer the resume, the better
It works for every job application, so you don't need multiple resumes
It uses key words and has a simple design
It features your photograph
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position, your resume is work history only
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
Once you create a resume how often should you update it?
You never have to change it
Every Presidential Election
Every time something changes in your work experience, or if you learn something new
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get a job interview
To impress your friends
To make money
Often a resume is used together with a ______ to get a job interview
brochure
booklet
cover letter
Which should NOT be included in a resume? (pick more than one)
Your contact information
Your Social Security number
Your Age
Your Achievements and Awards
Which sections belong in your resume? (Pick more than one.)
Contact inforation
Work Experience
Education experience
Accomplishments and honors
Skills
When customizing your resume, you should use ______ from the job posting to ensure your resume makes it past the screening software.
job title
the salary
the hiring manager's name
keywords
TRUE or FALSE: LinkedIn is a social media platform for career networking.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: The career you choose will have no impact on you lifestyle.
TRUE
FALSE
