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WorksheetsResume and Cover Letter Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. Which font is suitable for an ATS-friendly resume?
A. Comic Sans
B. Calibri
C. Brush Script
D. Papyrus
2. What file formats are recommended for an ATS-friendly resume?
A. .jpg and .png
B. .docx and ATS-compatible .pdf
C. .txt and .exe
D. .ppt and .xls
3. Which of the following should be AVOIDED when formatting an ATS-friendly resume?
A. Bullet points
B. Tables and columns
C. Standard fonts
D. Section headers
4. Which section is NOT considered essential in a professional resume?
A. Contact Information
B. Education
C. Work Experience
D. Favorite Movies
5. What is the correct order to list work experience in a resume?
A. Alphabetical
B. Functional
C. Reverse chronological
D. Random
6. Why is it important to include keywords from the job description in your resume?
A. To make the resume longer
B. To impress your friends
C. To increase ATS match and improve your chances
D. To confuse recruiters
7. Which is the best example of using a measurable achievement in your resume?
A. I worked hard every day.
B. Increased sales by 25% in six months.
C. Handled tasks assigned by the boss.
D. Was responsible for customer service.
8. What should the first paragraph of your cover letter contain?
A. Salary expectations
B. Complaints about your last job
C. Introduction to the role you are applying for and your enthusiasm
D. Full employment history
9. In which paragraph should you talk about the company’s values or recent projects in a cover letter?
A. First paragraph
B. Second paragraph
C. Third paragraph
D. Final paragraph
10. Which of the following is a proper closing statement for a cover letter?
A. Let me know soon.
B. I want this job badly.
C. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview. Thank you for your time.
D. Bye!
11. What is the primary function of resume parsing in an ATS?
A. To create a visual layout of resumes
B. To extract structured data from resumes
C. To send resumes to other companies
D. To design resume templates
12. What challenge is associated with over-reliance on keywords in an ATS?
A. Candidates are interviewed too quickly
B. All resumes are accepted regardless of quality
C. Qualified candidates may get rejected
D. ATS ignores all formatting
13. Which section is typically identified by ATS during parsing?
A. Hobbies and favorite food
B. Personal philosophy
C. Contact Information and Education
D. Social media followers
14. How does an advanced ATS improve resume analysis?
A. It removes all formatting and colors
B. It uses NLP to understand context and synonyms
C. It shortlists candidates manually
D. It ignores job descriptions
15. Which of the following is NOT a key function of an ATS?
A. Resume Parsing
B. Job Posting
C. Financial Auditing
D. Applicant Screening
