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WorksheetsCareer Launchpad: Resumes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the purpose of a resume ?
To provide contact information and work experience
To tell a story about a knight fighting a dragon
To create a professional impression and tell your professional story
To list personal variables like emotions and values
What should be included in the 'Contact Info' section of a resume?
Favorite food and music
Full professional name, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn URL
Favorite hobbies and interests
Social media handles and personal blog links
What should be the focus when writing a resume?
Listing all known skills and knowledge
Using as many keywords as possible
Including generic information about hobbies
Telling success stories and focusing on accomplishments
Which section of a resume should list relevant education starting with the highest?
Education
About Me
Skills
Work Experience
What is the purpose of including metrics in a resume?
To focus on personal interests and hobbies
To quantify accomplishments and make value easier to understand
To make the resume seem more robotic
To confuse the reader with technical jargon
What is the XYZ formula used for in resume writing?
To list personal strengths and weaknesses
To create fictional stories about professional experiences
To describe the ideal candidate for a job
To highlight the impacts we have through the work we do
Why is it important to match keywords in a resume to the job description?
To include irrelevant information
To confuse the Applicant Tracking Systems
To make the resume seem more generic
To ensure the Applicant Tracking System sees you have the qualities/skills needed for the job
What is the main goal of a resume?
To list personal hobbies and interests
To persuade the employer of the candidate's value
To tell a story about a dragon
To confuse the reader with technical terms
The writing support at QNL can help with:
CVs/Resumes
Cover Letters/Professional Statements
Interview Preparation
All of the above.
It is possible to show confidence when nervous by maintaining a confident posture.
True
False
Confident posture is:
Big, down, open
Big, up, open
Small, down, closed
Small, up, open
The ___________ is a personality assessment which can help you know your strengths and weaknesses.
Big 6
Pavlovian
Big 5
Big 7
What story emphasizes impact?
The knight fought the dragon. The End.
Using advanced training and creativity, the knight fought the dragon.
Using advanced training and creativity, the knight fought the dragon and defeated it freeing the townspeople.
None of the above.
How many sections should be (minimum) in your resume?
4
5
6
12
On my resume, I should include:
all skills, knowledge and experience.
all relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
all extra skills, knowledge and experience.
all skills, knowledge and experience, even if they're not true.
Candidates who include a robust LinkedIn profile on their resume have a _____ higher chance of landing an interview.
71
79
81
89
In the context of job applications, ATS stands for
Applicant Thematic System
American Thoracic Society
Applicant Tracking System
Albacore Tuna Society
The XYZ formula was created by
Apple
Microsoft
Which one of these is an example of an X-Y-Z statement.
Selected as one of 275 participants nationwide for this 12-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent based on leadership potential and academic success.
Working outside of my job responsibilities, I developed a procedure to help librarians return books to the shelves faster, which resulted in 5% less time used for shelving.
Increased footfall in the library by 15% by creating a highly inclusive and engaging community program.
All of the above.
My goal when putting together my resume/interview plan is to show the employer my
confidence.
competence.
charisma.
all of the above
