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WorksheetsResume Writing
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is a resume?
A one page document detailing your skills, education, goals and experience.
A three page campaign speech
The autobiography of a celebrity
None of the above
Your resume is designed to sell you and to get you the job.
True
False
Your resume will remain the same even after you have gained higher levels of education, training, and on-the-job experience.
False
True
A potential boss will spend approximately ________ reviewing a resume and make a decision on whether or not to hold an interview.
1 hour
10-15 seconds
15 minutes
24 hours
Who needs a resume?
Anyone applying for a job
Anyone applying for a scholarship
Anyone applying to go back to college or university
All of the above
How many different font styles are recommended to be used on a resume?
2
4
None
As many as you would like
What are the recommended paper colors for resume writing?
White
Cream
Grey
All of the above
What is the recommended paper size for a resume?
Poster size
Tabloid size
Legal size
Letter size
How many parts are there to a resume?
7
6
5
4
Which part of the resume is this?
Heading
Objective
Education
References
Which part of the resume is this?
Objective
Education
Experience
Heading
Which part of the resume is this?
Heading
References
Education
Objective
Which part of the resume is this?
Objective
Heading
References
Experience
Which part of the resume is this?
Volunteer Experience & Activities
Objective
Education
References
Which part of the resume is this?
Honors & Awards
References
Education
Experience
Which part of the resume is this?
References
Experience
Education
Heading
You should NOT include information such as your SSN, nationality and religion on your resume?
True
False
The _____ contains your contact information.
Heading
References
Education
Expereicne
The ________ is a short statement that inform the employer the position you are applying for and how you will help the company to achieve their goals.
References
Objective
Education
Experience
The _____ usually begins with...
To obtain a position as a ...
The objective
The references
Education
Work experience
If you have never worked before, you will skip the work experience section of the resume.
False
True
You should always list your most recent work experience first.
True
False
The ______________ section of the resume is where you list eventhing that you are involved in.
Volunteer Experience & Activities
References
Honors & Awards
Heading
This is where you boast about yourself
Volunteer Experience & Activities
Honors & Awards
References
Education
Your ___________ are those people such as your teacher and mentor who can speak about your experience, skills, character and work habits.
References
Education
Experience
Heading
You will need to have ___________ references.
1
2
3
4
