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Resume Test

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is personal Information?

a)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

b)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

2.

Someone that serves as the point of contact for employers seeking to verify or ask questions about a potential employee's background or skills is a....

a)

Letter of Reccommendation

b)

Personal Information

c)

Reference

3.

A typed summary of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, that is prepared by an applicant for an interview is a....

a)

Resume

b)

Professional

c)

Work History

4.

To look PROFESSIONAL you must...

a)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

b)

Act reliable, respectful, and competent, and also look clean and presentable.

c)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned.

5.

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job are...

a)

Education

b)

Work History

c)

Job Skills

6.

Education is...

a)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned.

b)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

7.

A Letter of Recommendation is...

a)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

b)

A letter written by a supervisor that has evaluated your skills, work habits, and achievements, and is recommending you for a job you are applying for

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

8.

Work History is...

a)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

b)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned

c)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

9.

Match the following examples with the correct terms.

a)

Education

1.

Ellison High School

b)

Work History

2.

McDonald's cashier

c)

Job Skills

3.

Organization skills

d)

Personal Info

4.

Name, Street address, phone number

e)

Reference

5.

Mrs. Pliler

10.

Before I apply for a new job, I need to ask my boss for a to attach a ​ (a)   to my resume.

Choose from the below words
job skills
letter of recommendation
education
11.

According to his ​ (a)   , he worked at 3 different grocery stores.

Choose from the below words
work history
job skills
education
12.

I am going to list the degree I earned at college under ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
education
letter of recommendation
references
13.

My address is part of my ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
personal information
work history
education
14.

I usually list my teacher, boss, and coworker as my ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
references
personal info
job skills
15.

I am learning new ​ (a)   in the area of organization, at my new job.

Choose from the below words
job skills
references
resumes
16.

Which of the following is the most basic and necessary of all career-building tools?

a)

A cover letter

b)

A personality test

c)

A portfolio

d)

A résumé

17.

What of the following should not be included on your resume? (select all the apply)

a)

Baby Sitting Jobs

b)

Athletics

c)

School Discipline Records

d)

Dating History and Feedback

18.

Select all of the following which are qualities of a good résumé.

a)

Lists assets of interest right away

b)

Tailored to the position at hand

c)

Lengthy, run-on sentences

d)

Draws back to the job posting

19.

In which section of a résumé should you describe a summer job and the skills you learned?

a)

The heading

b)

With honors and awards

c)

The experience and skills section

d)

In the career objective

20.

Having a well-written ​ (a)   indicates you are more ​ (b)   and dedicated than people who simply fill out an ​ (c)   , which ​ (d)   your chances of getting ​ (e)   .​

Choose from the below words
résumé
organized
application
increases
hired
cover letter
honest
decreases
21.

Match the following elements of a resume

a)

school name, projected graduation date

1.

Education

b)

organization name, position, dates worked

2.

Volunteer

c)

student council, sports, club leadership

3.

Clubs & Organizations

d)

company name, job position, dates worked

4.

Work Experience

e)

A/B honor Roll, science fair awards, etc

5.

Awards

22.

What is the primary purpose of a resume?

a)

To list your hobbies and interests

b)

To showcase your skills and qualifications

c)

To request a reference letter

d)

To get a job

23.

Which section of a resume typically includes information about your educational background?

a)

Skills

b)

Work Experience

c)

References

d)

Education

24.

True or False: A resume should be the same for every job application

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a resume?

a)

Objective or Summary

b)

Work Experience

c)

Hobbies and Interests

d)

Skills

26.

Which section of a resume allows you to highlight your relevant abilities and qualifications?

a)

Work Experience

b)

References

c)

Skills

d)

Education

27.

What is one way to make your resume visually appealing and easy to read?

a)

Use a small font size to fit more information

b)

Use a variety of font styles and colors

c)

Choose a clean, readable font and maintain consistent formatting

d)

Include a lot of technical jargon

28.

What should you include in the Work Experience section of your resume?

a)

Your favorite quotes

b)

A list of hobbies

c)

Your job title, company name, dates of employment, and key responsibilities

d)

A detailed account of your personal life

29.

How can you use your resume to make a strong first impression on potential employers?

a)

By including every detail of your life

b)

By using a small font size to fit more information

c)

By tailoring it to the specific job description and highlighting relevant skills and experiences

d)

By making it as long as possible

30.

What is the recommended length for a standard resume?

a)

5 pages

b)

3 pages

c)

1 page

d)

As long as necessary

31.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

Good

b)

Bad

32.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

33.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

34.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

35.

Is this resume good or bad?

a)

good

b)

bad

36.

Is this resume good or bad?

a)

good

b)

bad

37.

Is this good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

38.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

39.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

good

b)

bad

40.

What is the difference between a resume and cover letter?

4 lines
41.

Check all that apply

Cover letters:

a)

help you stand out

b)

are where you introduce yourself to the employer

c)

should be very long and detailed

d)

should be informal and casual

e)

are often need alongside your resume when applying for a job

42.

What is a resume?

a)

A document that highlights your skills and experience

b)

A type of sandwich

c)

A document you need if you are applying for an office job specifically

d)

An email you send requesting information about getting a job at a company

43.

Why is learning to write a resume important?

a)

You need to write a resume to graduate high school

b)

You need to use your resume when applying for a credit card

c)

Employers use resumes to hire future employees so you will need to have a resume to find a job

d)

It isn't

44.

What should be included in a resume?

a)

Name and contact information

b)

Personal information (age, religious beliefs, political beliefs, dating status, etc.)

c)

ALL of your previous jobs

d)

Previous jobs that you prefer to highlight

e)

Education

45.

LIST THREE COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES YOU PLAN TO GO TO AND LIST THEIR FINIANCIAL AID OFFICE PHONE NUMBER, THE MAJOR YOU PLAN TO HAVE, AND ANY SCHOLARSHIPS THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE OFFER.

4 lines
46.

Your contact information should be at the ______ of your resume.

a)

Top

b)

Bottom

c)

Middle

d)

Right Side

47.

Should you include your Social Security number in your resume?

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Your Contact Information section is important because:

a)

It lets the employer reach out to you and ask you if you have Snapchat

b)

It is not important

c)

It lets the employer see if you have a cool house

d)

It helps the employer contact you if they want to call you in for an interview

49.

A ______ is a 2-3 sentence introduction to you and your qualifications.

a)

Resume Objective

b)

Objective Statement

c)

Education Section

d)

Experience Section

50.

Looking for a job. Hire me because I like your store.

The above example is a good resume objective statement.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The attached image would be an example of a strong:

a)

About Me Section

b)

Skills Section

c)

Education Section

d)

Resume Objective

52.

You should include your GPA in your education section if it is:

a)

2.0

b)

2.7

c)

1.7

d)

3.0 or higher

53.

Which of the following is a subsection you could include in your Education Section?

a)

Relevant Coursework

b)

Class You Took For Fun

c)

Favorite Classes

d)

Classes You Disliked

54.

Which of the following school classes would NOT be relevant to include if the job posting was for a job at a photography company?

a)

Yearbook

b)

Science

c)

Digital Art

d)

Photography

55.

Which section of a resume could include any relevant job, leadership, volunteer, or extracurricular experience you have that demonstrates you are qualified for the job?

a)

Skills Section

b)

Things I Am Good At Section

c)

Education Section

d)

Relevant Experience Section

56.

You are applying for a job in the food service industry. If you do not have any relevant job experience to highlight, which of the following things could you include in your resume to show you are qualified for the job?

a)

Your experience in the Super Smash Brothers Club

b)

Your time volunteering at the local Soup Kitchen

c)

Your school awards

d)

Your address

57.

If you do not have experience to put into a section of your resume, it is okay to lie about it so you look better on paper.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

How long should your resume be?

a)

Half a page

b)

One page

c)

As long as you want it to be

d)

It does not matter

59.

The purpose of a resume is to:

a)

Show the qualifications you have for the desired job

b)

Highlight the things you are bad at

c)

Get a job interview

d)

Brag about how cool you are

60.

To clearly communicate your qualifications throughout your resume, you should use _______ ______.

a)

Repetitive language

b)

Fancy words that you do not understand

c)

Words from the internet

d)

Action verbs

61.

How many spelling and grammar mistakes should be on your resume?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3+

62.

Label all portions of the resume correctly.

63.

Correctly place the timeline of the Job Application Process.

a)

Submit Job Application

b)

Submit Resume & Cover Letter

c)

Get a Job Interview

d)

Get Job

1)
2)
3)
4)
64.

What is personal Information?

a)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

b)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

65.

Someone that serves as the point of contact for employers seeking to verify or ask questions about a potential employee's background or skills is a....

a)

Letter of Reccommendation

b)

Personal Information

c)

Reference

66.

A typed summary of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, that is prepared by an applicant for an interview is a....

a)

Resume

b)

Professional

c)

Work History

67.

To look PROFESSIONAL you must...

a)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

b)

Act reliable, respectful, and competent, and also look clean and presentable.

c)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned.

68.

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job are...

a)

Education

b)

Work History

c)

Job Skills

69.

Education is...

a)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned.

b)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

70.

A Letter of Recommendation is...

a)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

b)

A letter written by a supervisor that has evaluated your skills, work habits, and achievements, and is recommending you for a job you are applying for

c)

Information consisting of your name, address, phone number and email address.

71.

Work History is...

a)

A list of places someone has worked at and gained job skill experience at.

b)

A list of school/places attended and degrees/certificates earned

c)

Abilities that help someone perform or excel at a certain job.

72.

Match the following examples with the correct terms.

a)

Education

1.

Ellison High School

b)

Work History

2.

McDonald's cashier

c)

Job Skills

3.

Organization skills

d)

Personal Info

4.

Name, Street address, phone number

e)

Reference

5.

Mrs. Pliler

73.

Before I apply for a new job, I need to ask my boss for a to attach a ​ (a)   to my resume.

Choose from the below words

job skills

letter of recommendation

education

74.

According to his ​ (a)   , he worked at 3 different grocery stores.

Choose from the below words

work history

job skills

education

75.

I am going to list the degree I earned at college under ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words

education

letter of recommendation

references

76.

My address is part of my ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words

personal information

work history

education

77.

I usually list my teacher, boss, and coworker as my ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words

references

personal info

job skills

78.

I am learning new ​ (a)   in the area of organization, at my new job.

Choose from the below words

job skills

references

resumes

79.

What is a resume?

a)

a summary of accomplishments, skills, and work experience

b)

a job application

c)

a typewritten professional communication document

d)

a document created by a person to help them with their job search

80.

What are the most direct points of a resume?

a)

to get a job

b)

to get an interview

c)

present relevant, work related information in a concise manner

d)

to introduce your qualifications and skills to potential employers

81.

A well written resume should be professional. In this context, what does professional mean?

a)

free of errors

b)

appropriate for the intended audience

c)

well thought out and organized

d)

funny and fancy

82.

Which of the following is an acceptable email address to put on a resume?

83.

A well written resume should be concise. What does concise mean?

a)

clear and simple language

b)

relevant information

c)

short and efficient sentences

d)

complex and wordy sentences

84.

When writing about job duties, which of the following is a good example of being concise?

a)

Managed Daily Store Operations

b)

I handled the day to day operations of the store.

85.

Again, what is a good example of being concise?

a)

Responsible for the managing of customer accounts and answering questions

b)

Directed account management and client interactions

86.

A well written resume should be honest. What are some possible consequences of being dishonest?

a)

embarrassment

b)

legal problems

c)

get fired

d)

bad luck

87.

What are the 3 important elements of a well written resume?

a)

sloppy, rambling, exaggerated

b)

inappropriate, wordy, misleading

c)

amateurish, verbose, spurious

d)

professional, concise, honest

88.

How can a well written resume benefit you?

a)

it will guarantee you get the job

b)

greatly increase the likelihood of getting an interview

c)

it will provide a good first impression

d)

it will showcase what you have to offer

89.

a brief description of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application.

a)

Resume

b)

Objective Statement

c)

Skills

90.

An _____ is a short and to the point, position-centered statement describing the value you can add and the needs you can fulfill.

a)

abilities

b)

skills

c)

objective statement

91.

 the timeline starts with the most recent events going back to the oldest

a)

Reverse Chronological Order

b)

Certifications

c)

Work Experience

92.

paid or unpaid jobs a person has a had

a)

certifications

b)

Work Experience

c)

Skills

93.

the ability to do something well

a)

Skills

b)

Resume

c)

Talent

94.

an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement

a)

Certification

b)

Job Title

c)

Applicant

95.

a one lined phrase that begins with an action verb describing your responsibility at a work experience

a)

employer

b)

qualifications

c)

one liners

96.

Is this a good or bad resume?

a)

Good

b)

Bad

97.

Match the following examples with the correct terms.

a)

Education

1.

Ellison High School

b)

Work History

2.

McDonald's cashier

c)

Job Skills

3.

Organization skills

d)

Personal Info

4.

Name, Street address, phone number

e)

Reference

5.

Mrs. Pliler

98.

Write your Personalized Resume's

Contact Information

4 lines
99.

Write your Personalized Resume's

Education

4 lines
100.

Your contact information should be at the ______ of your resume.

a)

Top

b)

Bottom

c)

Middle

d)

Right Side

101.

What is your Top school of choice? What is their website? What is their physical address? What is their admission office phone number? What is their financial aid office phone number?

4 lines