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WorksheetsCreating a Resume
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Education and Experience should be listed
From most relevant to least
From most recent to oldest
From first job to last
I does not matter
Final hiring decisions are usually based on your resume.
True
False
One error in a resume could cause you to be denied an interview?
True or False?
True
False
Which of the following are considered PROFESSIONAL social networking sites?
Snapchat
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
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
Which selection would you list in "Work Experience"?
Babysitter
Honor Roll
Bilingual
Energetic
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
A prospective employer gains a quick first impression of you through the resume. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
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
For new professionals that don't have established careers, what order should your work experience go?
The jobs that are going to give you the best recommendation first and the worst last.
Most relevant experience first.
Reverse chronological
It doesn't really matter as long as you have some.
Should you include your GPA on a resume?
No, it's bragging. People assume that you have good grades.
No, school isn't that important and most companies set a lot of stock in education.
Yes, you earned it might as well brag.
Yes, but only if you have a high GPA; otherwise, leave it off.
Why are the accomplishments and honors sections important?
They really aren't. It comes across as bragging.
They show that you are a person who deserves awards.
The sections allow you to humbly brag about yourself without sounding arrogant.
They show you are better than the rest of the applicants.
This wasn't covered "technically" on the video but do employers look at applicant's social media profiles before they hire them?
NO, that's an invasion of privacy.
YES, you better believe they do.
