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WorksheetsResume Creation
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is the purpose of a resume?
to get a job
to show off
to transfer companies
to get an interview
The __________ format lists your work history with dates, with your most recent employer and job title listed first.
Combination
Chronological
Functional
Historical
How long should a resume be?
one page
one FULL page
two pages
two FULL pages
Hiring managers will usually look at a resume for how long before making a decision?
10 minutes
6 seconds
2 hours
A few days
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
This section of the resume includes work and volunteer activities with dates and responsibilities.
Career Objective
Honors and Awards
Experience
Education
What is the form of a resume?
Resumes need to look a certain way. People who read resumes expect them to include specific information, such as your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills.
To inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something.
For a resume to be effective, it must demonstrate your knowledge of both function and form.
It's shape.
Is an objective required on your resume?
Yes
No
Does volunteer experience count as work experience?
Yes, include volunteeer experience
Never include volunteer experience
Only if you worked there for at least two years
Only if you were in charge
Are resume and CV same ?
Yes
No
What is the full form of CV?
Curriculum verse
Curricular Vitae
Career Vitae
Curriculum vitae
Can we use multiple fonts in Resume ?
No
Yes
Your Resume should be of
3 - 4 pages
Exactly 5 pages
1- 2 pages
As much as you want
Which is the best font style for resume
Arial
Comic Sans
Brush Script
Courier
Best resume font sizes for normal text are
10 -12 pt
14-16pt
7 -9 pt
17- 18 pt
Your resume keywords should include your
Credentials
Competencies
Skills
All of them
When describing work experience, paragraph-style job descriptions are preferred over bulleted lists.
True
False
Career Objective is about what you have done in your previous jobs.
True
False
Never use “I” on the resume.
True
False
Avoid artistic designs, color inks, emojis, and photos on resume
True
False
In resume where you should keep your career goal?
Objective
Profile
Summary
Skills
Resume should be very plain looking.
True
False
The heading of a resume includes___.
Career Objective
Personal information name and address
Job profile
Names of references
The best way to start a statement on your resume is with_____.
I or My
An adjective
A noun
Action Verb
The purpose of resume is?
To get a job
Self-advertisement for skills, experiences and achievements
For an interview
None
Resume is a __________ word which means summary.
German
Spanish
American
French
One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won’t hurt if you’re well qualified for the job.
True
False
The average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume
15- 20 seconds
5 - 7 seconds
1 - 2 minutes
40 - 50 seconds
Resume is....
A document where the applicant’s personal details are added before the professional details
A collection of information gives visual examples of a person’s professional skills and experience.
A one- to two-page document presenting key facts about your professional experience, educational background, and skills.
A longer document that details the whole course of your career
What does career objective consist of ?
Strengths,
Master Skills,
Qualification,
Position
Strong trait,
Master Skill,
Company Name,
Position
Strong trait,
Strengths,
Position,
Master Skills
Strong trait,
Strengths,
Position,
Qualification
Which Email Id is the best for a resume?
creativeanuj@gmail.com
anuj141998@gmail.com
anujsharma5@gmail.com
anujstar@gmail.com
You should mention your internship in which order
chronological
reverse chronological
Is it a good example of a career objective?
" Looking to apply my skills and experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment"
Yes
No
Putting emphasis on your career highlights and key strengths is important
True
False
For recruiters, at times a 6-second scan is enough to understand if the resume satisfies the requirement or not.
True
False
Which of the following aspects are important for the interviewer?
Candidate’s skills
Candidate’s worth for the organization
If the candidate can save their time
All of above
In the Chronological Resume, the oldest job appears first (at the top) in the document.
True
False
Which of the following details have to be mentioned in the resume. (Select multiple correct answers)
Education
Strengths
Marital Status
Religion
The following social media profiles can be mentioned in the Resume. (Select multiple correct answers)
LinkedIn profile
Skype ID
Instagram Profile
What comes under the section “objective” in the Resume?
A short statement that includes the job title, and the main reason why the candidate should be considered for the position
An email id that contains the candidate’s name
The responsibilities and key deliverable in the previous job
The awards, certifications, publications, volunteer work etc.
In case of a long gap in work experience,
make a note of the reason for the gap and mention the activities that you completed during the gap (if applicable).
do not mention anything
never show the gap in the Resume, just fill it with the activities like volunteer work etc.
Why is it advised to mention the entrance exams that the candidate has cleared along with the names of the projects, where the candidate has taken part?
It occupies some space on the document especially in case of a fresher.
It tells the hiring manager that the candidate is committed and it develops a sense of professionalism in the early life of the candidate
It shows that the candidate is stable, who can stick around in the organization for a longer period.
What comes under “skills” section in the Resume? (Select multiple correct answers)
It could be the skills that are mentioned in the job description.
For non-technical field, skills could be communication skills, leadership skills, critical thinking skills etc.
It could be the awards, certifications, publications, volunteer work done
For technical (software) field, the skills could be the languages and technologies.
What are the important points to be considered about the Reference Page? (Select multiple correct options)
Take the reference page with you at the time of the interview, but submit only if requested by the prospective employer.
Prepare at least 3 references usually either 2 professional and 1 personal.
References are a part of the Resume document.
Take the reference page with you at the time of the interview, and submit it without fail.
The __________ paragraph in a cover letter is where you would reiterate your interest in the position, give the reader your contact information, and thank the reader for his/her time.
opening
middle
closing
fourth
If you are a student fresh out of high school, you must list the Education category on your resumé first before the Experience category.
True
False
When writing your resumé, your name and contact information should all be the same font size.
True
False
In what paragraph of the cover letter do you write about why you’re interested in this type of work, and your skills and abilities that relate to the job?
Opening
Middle
Closing
Fourth
In what paragraph of the cover letter do you write about why you're writing to him/her, how you found out about the organization, and whether you attached additional documents?
Opening
Middle
Closing
Fourth
How should you write the order of your experiences on a resumé?
Most recent experience first
From 1 to 3
Your skills first
Earliest experience first
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself to an organization
draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you
demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy
All of the above
How many fonts can you use on a resumé?
1-4
2-3
1-2
2-4
When should you send a cover letter?
Only when an ad specifically requests it
Every time you send out your resume
When you need to list your salary requirement
When you need to list references
When you need to show off your marketability
Which of the following is NOT something that a cover letter writer should always do in his or her opening paragraph?
Inform on why he or she is writing
Impress he employer with knowledge of the company
Be specific about the position sought and what they can offer
Mention salary specifications
Which of the following is necessary for a successful cover letter?
Opening, body and closing paragraphs
Addressing the letter to a specific individual or department
Connecting your skills to the ones profiled in the job advertisement
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a salutation?
enclosure
Sincerely
Dear Miss Julie
Rebecca Dunworth
Which is a skill?
Hardworking
Dynamic
Team oriented
Microsoft Excel
In a cover letter or resume, how can you convince a prospective employer that you have the skill/characteristic that you have mentioned in your application?
Give a practical example
List it twice or more
Make it BOLD
Make it BIGGER
What is ATS?
Software that candidates use to optimise resumes
Software the candidates use to optimise cover letters
Software that companies use to pre-screen job seekers' applications
A tool to auto-generate resumes and cover letters
