WorksheetsResume Building Course Quiz
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 35mins
During the first review of resumes for an internship at a tech company, how long does the HR manager typically spend looking at each resume?
Less than 10 seconds
Fewer than 30 seconds
More than 1 minute
Exactly 2 minutes
Which of the following is an optional section on a resume?
Contact Information
Career/Job Objective Statement
Summary of Qualifications
Work Experience / Accomplishments
What should you ensure about your resume format to pass the initial screening?
It contains a lot of text
It is visually appealing and easy for an employer to quickly scan
It is written in a narrative form
It includes detailed descriptions of all your past job roles
According to the document, what is the optimal font size for the main text in a resume?
8 to 10 points
10 to 12 points
14 to 16 points
12 to 14 points
What is the recommended length for a resume as per the guidelines in the document?
Half a page
One to two pages
Two to three pages
As long as necessary
Where should your contact information be placed on your resume?
At the bottom
In the middle
At the very top
On the back
Is it necessary to include your home address in the contact section of your resume?
Yes, it is always required
No, it is no longer required due to discrimination and privacy concerns
Yes, but only the city and state
No, but you should include your email address
What do most recruiters recommend regarding including an address on your resume?
To always include it
To include it if you have a PO Box
Not to include it
To include it only if you are applying internationally
What should you ensure about the email address listed on your resume?
Which font is used in Contact Information Example 1?
Times New Roman
Franklin Gothic Book
Calibri
Arial
What is included in Contact Information Example 3 that is not included in the other examples?
Email address
Phone number
LinkedIn URL
Name
What information is omitted in Contact Information Example 2?
Name
Phone number
Email address
Location information
What is the purpose of including a career objective statement in a resume according to the text?
To list all the qualifications and experiences of the job seeker
To explain how the job seeker plans to transfer their past job skills to the new job or industry
To provide personal information about the job seeker
To detail the job seeker's educational background
Is the career objective statement considered a necessary part of a resume?
Yes, it is always necessary
No, it is typically unnecessary but can be effective in certain situations
Yes, but only for recent graduates
No, it should never be included in a resume
For whom might a resume objective or career objective statement be particularly effective?
Job seekers who have a lot of work experience
Job seekers who are staying in the same industry
Job seekers who are shifting careers or industries
Job seekers who have no professional experience
What is the purpose of providing a summary of qualifications in a resume?
To list all the skills and experiences you have acquired over your lifetime
To catch the reader's attention with relevant skills and experience that match the job qualifications
To detail every job position you have ever held
To showcase your educational background exclusively
How are skills classified in a resume?
As professional and amateur skills
As technical and non-technical skills
As hard and soft skills
As primary and secondary skills
What should the summary of qualifications be targeted towards?
The job posting and the future employer
A summary of your best skills
Your career goals and objectives
Your educational achievements
What should you use from your company research and job posting to create a targeted resume?
General industry requirements
Preferred and required qualifications
A list of all potential interview questions
A comprehensive history of the company
What should you include in the exact terms in your targeted resume?
Your personal objectives and mission statement
The terms listed in the job posting
A detailed description of your soft skills
All the technical jargon you know
Which of the following is considered a hard skill?
Adaptability
HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Conflict resolution
Negotiation
Which of the following is a soft skill?
Accounting
Writing
Critical thinking
Computer programming
What type of skill is 'Vehicle operations, e.g., driving a semi-tractor trailer' classified as?
Soft skill
Hard skill
Neither hard nor soft skill
Both hard and soft skill
Which of the following skills is listed under both hard and soft skills?
Typing
Writing
Web design
Diagnostics
According to Example 1, how many years of experience does the Project Manager have?
Over 15 years
Over 10 years
5 years
Under 10 years
Which software is the Project Manager in Example 1 proficient in?
Adobe Suite
MS Office Suite
AutoCAD
Salesforce
What degree does the Project Manager in Example 1 have?
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Project Management
Master's degree in Project Management
In Example 2, what kind of transmitters does the Education role instructor have experience with?
Low-Frequency (LF) transmitters
Medium-Frequency (MF) transmitters
High-Frequency (HF) transmitters
Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) transmitters
What is the amount of experience in years that the Law Enforcement Professional has in Example 3?
Over 5 years
Over 10 years
Over 15 years
Over 20 years
Which of the following is a key skill of the Law Enforcement Professional mentioned in Example 3?
Cybersecurity operations
Patrol procedures
Financial auditing
Teaching
What should the experience section of a professional document include regarding work history?
Hobbies and interests
Organization names, job titles, and start and end dates of the positions
Personal references and contact information
Educational background and certifications
What type of information should be listed to illustrate your accomplishments in the experience section?
Time, numbers, financial savings, percentages, statistics, and examples
General statements about teamwork and communication skills
Vague descriptions of job responsibilities
A list of all the tasks performed on a daily basis
How can you show progress in your current work history in a professional document?
By listing all the training sessions attended
By making your promotions stand out
By including detailed descriptions of everyday activities
By mentioning the number of sick days taken
What information should be provided first when listing your work history in a resume?
Company, City, State Location
Job Title
List of job skills and accomplishments
Your name and contact information
According to the example provided, how should job skills and accomplishments be formatted in a resume?
In a continuous text paragraph
As a bulleted list
In a table format
Using a numbered list
What is the purpose of the experience section in a resume?
To provide a personal statement
To list educational qualifications
To provide the hiring manager with a list of the companies you have worked for, dates of employment, and the position titles you held
To list references and their contact information
As per the example, what is the correct way to denote the time period for a job position that is currently held?
Month and Year Start Date – Month and Year End Date
Month and Year Start Date – Present
Only the Year Start Date
Only the Year End Date
What was the resolution time maintained for Service Desk tickets at USAA Dallas, TX?
48-hour resolution time
24-hour resolution time
72-hour resolution time
36-hour resolution time
As a Systems Administrator, how many domains did the individual maintain at USAA Dallas, TX?
One domain
Two domains
Three domains
Four domains
What was the goal for continuous connectivity that the Systems Administrator aimed to achieve at USAA Dallas, TX?
75% continuous connectivity
85% continuous connectivity
95% continuous connectivity
100% continuous connectivity
For how long did the individual act as Active Directory and Exchange administrator for over 3,000 users at USAA Dallas, TX?
From June 2002 to May 2008
From May 2008 to Present
From June 2002 to Present
From January 2000 to May 2008
What is the most common method to format a resume for multiple jobs at one organization according to the text?
Combining experience into separate listings
Stacking Format
Including only the most recent job position
Listing unrelated job experiences
When using the Stacking Format to list multiple jobs at one organization on a resume, what should be included at the top?
A detailed description of the first job position
The overall date range for all positions
The name of the supervisor
Educational qualifications
What does the Separate Listings approach emphasize on a resume?
The overall time spent at the company
The progressive responsibilities
The accomplishment history according to position and time frame
The educational background relevant to the job positions
What position was held by the individual at USAA Dallas, TX from May 2008 to the present according to the resume?
Service Desk Manager
Systems Administrator
Exchange Administrator
Network Technician
Which of the following was a responsibility of the Systems Administrator at USAA Dallas, TX?
Managed life cycle replacement, backup, and disaster recovery for computers
Acted as Active Directory and Exchange administrator for over 3,000 users
Managed day-to-day activities of service-desk operations
Provided troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, and tablets with Windows 7 and 10
As a Service Desk Manager at USAA Dallas, TX, what was one of the key responsibilities mentioned in the resume?
Resolved Service Desk tickets for more than 3,000 users across 21 states and abroad
Maintained a 24-hour resolution time
Maintained three domains to include updating, troubleshooting, and repair of network connectivity
Managed life cycle replacement, backup, and disaster recovery for computers
During which time period did the individual work as a Service Desk Manager at USAA Dallas, TX?
May 2008 – Present
June 2002 – May 2008
January 2000 – June 2002
May 2006 – April 2008
What is one of the critical aspects in the resume writing process mentioned in the image?
Including a detailed list of all previous jobs
Integrating keywords into your accomplishment statements
Using as many acronyms as possible
Writing in future tense for all previous jobs
According to the image, what should you avoid using in your accomplishment statements?
Dynamic adjectives
Personal pronouns
Action verbs
Skills related to the job
When describing your experience and accomplishments in a resume, what tense should you write in for all previous jobs?
Present tense
Future tense
Past tense
Continuous tense
What should you begin with to demonstrate to an employer that you acted and produced results?
A list of responsibilities
An action verb or dynamic adjective
A personal pronoun
The phrase "skills included"
What was the result of the engineer conducting job analysis and providing suggestions for improvement?
Increased company expenses by $300,000
Reduced labor-hours by five each week and saved the company $300,000 over two years
Won a department award for internal customer service
Directed daily operations for an engineering department
What did the engineer receive for directing daily operations for an engineering department?
A team of 35 mechanics
A reduction in labor-hours
A department award for internal customer service
A training inspector position
How many personnel were overseen by the Maintenance and Training Inspector / Observer for the two Army Attack Helicopter units?
35
117
14
Over 35
What did the Maintenance team do with trucks weighing over 70,000 pounds?
Conducted job analysis
Supervised and trained a team of mechanics
Maneuvered them into loading or unloading positions following signals from ground crew
Saved the company $300,000
When listing education and training on a resume, what should be listed first?
The least recent education
All education and training simultaneously
The most recent education and training
Only high school education
Should you include the number of credit hours completed in your education section on a resume?
No, only the number of courses taken
Yes, and also provide an expected graduation date if not yet graduated
No, only the names of the courses
Yes, but only if you have graduated
Which certifications should be discarded when listing them on a resume?
Relevant certifications
Certifications with renewal years
Irrelevant certifications
All certifications
What GPA should you list on your resume if you have achieved special honors?
Below a 3.0
At or above a 3.5
Exactly at a 4.0
Any GPA as long as you graduated
Is it necessary to include the dates attended for colleges and universities on a resume?
Yes, it is mandatory
No, but you should list the locations
Yes, but only for the most recent education
No, it is optional
What information is optional when listing your completed degree in your education section?
Type of degree
University name
GPA
City and state
What is the recommended way to highlight technical skills on a resume?
Include them in the hobbies section
List them under each relevant job position
Create a separate 'Technical Skills' section
Mention them only in the cover letter
How often should you update your resume?
Only when you are applying for a new job
Once every five years
After any significant career development
Every month
Which format is recommended for a resume when you have a consistent work history?
Functional
Chronological
Combination
Targeted
