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WorksheetsResume Writing Benchmark
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Which of the following should you include when preparing to write your resume?
The names and addresses of the companies you’ve worked for
Your references
Old coaches
Your daily routine
When listing your employment history on a resume, what information is important to include?
Dates of employment
Your favorite color
The weather during your employment
The names of your pets
When listing professional certificates or licenses on your resume, what detail is important to include?
Proper names and the dates you completed them
Only the acronyms
The cost of the certificate
The location where you received them
According to the material, what should your resume primarily do?
List all your work responsibilities in detail
Tell your professional story and show your journey in your work life
Focus only on your academic achievements
Include only your contact information
When preparing your resume, what is one thing you should avoid?
Making it a boring list of work responsibilities
Showing your skills and experiences
Connecting your employment history from one role to another
Telling your professional story
If you were applying for a job, how would you use the question "What problem is the employer trying to solve by making this hire?" to improve your resume?
By identifying the employer’s needs and tailoring your resume to show how your skills and experiences address those needs
By ignoring the employer’s needs and focusing on your own preferences
By listing unrelated hobbies and interests
By using a generic resume for all job applications
Which of the following should you do when incorporating information from a job ad into your resume?
Ignore the skills mentioned in the job ad
Use your response to the skills question in your professional summary
Only mention your academic achievements
Avoid using keywords from the job ad
Why is it important to use the exact phrasing of hard and soft skills from a job ad in your resume?
It makes your resume look longer
It helps your resume pass through an applicant tracking system
It impresses the interviewer with your vocabulary
It guarantees you will get the job
When adding work experience and achievements to your resume, what should you include to make them more relevant to the job ad?
Personal hobbies
Irrelevant job experiences
Relevant data and metrics
Unrelated academic courses
Suppose you are applying for a creative position and a conservative position. How should your choice of resume template differ for each?
Use the same whimsical design for both
Use a creative design for the creative position and a conservative design for the conservative position
Use only a conservative design for both
Use only a creative design for both
If you prefer to be called by a nickname, where should you mention it according to resume writing guidelines?
On your resume header
In your cover letter
During your interview
In your email address
Suppose you are creating a resume and want to ensure your contact information is professional. Which of the following should you include?
Your social media handles
A professional email address
Your nickname
Your home address only
Why is it important to use compelling language in your professional summary?
To convince a potential employer that your qualifications will further the company’s objectives.
To make your resume longer.
To impress your friends.
To avoid mentioning your skills.
When creating the skills section of your resume, what should you do to make it most effective?
Add your most relevant hard skills by referring to the job ad and emphasizing the skills listed there.
Only include skills you learned in school.
List random skills that are not related to the job.
Leave the skills section blank.
Explain how transferable skills can enhance your resume, even if you are applying for a job in a new field.
Transferable skills show you have abilities that can be useful in different roles, making you a more versatile candidate.
Transferable skills are only useful for your current job.
Transferable skills are not important for employers.
Transferable skills should not be included in a resume.
A student is applying for a customer service job. Based on the guidelines for the skills section, which combination of skills should they highlight to make their resume stand out?
Communication, problem-solving, and previous customer service experience
Drawing, singing, and cooking
Memorizing facts, running fast, and painting
Only technical skills like computer programming
Which of the following is recommended when writing the Work History section of your resume?
List only your job titles without any details.
Show the impact your work had by adding data and metrics.
Write only one bullet point for each position.
Avoid using verbs to describe your responsibilities.
When listing bullet points for your current or most relevant role in the Work History section, how many should you aim to write?
One to three
Three to five
Ten to twelve
Two to four
What should you do for older positions in your resume’s Work History section?
Write ten bullet points for each position.
Stick to three to six bullet points.
Only mention the company name.
Exclude older positions entirely.
Suppose you are updating your resume for a job application. How would you strategically decide which certifications and awards to include in your Education Section?
Include every certificate and award you have ever received
Only add your most relevant certifications and awards
Add certifications unrelated to the job
Do not include any certifications or awards
What does ATS stand for?
Which sections of your resume should be left-aligned for readability?
Professional Summary, Skills, and Work History
Employment Dates and References
Contact Information and Education
Hobbies and Interests
Compare the alignment options for employment dates in a resume and discuss which might be more effective for clarity.
Right-aligned dates across from company name/job title can make it easier to scan, while left-aligned dates under the company name may suit certain layouts.
Centered dates are always clearer.
Diagonal alignment is the most effective.
Dates should never be included in a resume.
How can using an online grammar and spell-check tool help you with your resume?
It will write your resume for you.
It will make suggestions to polish your writing.
It will guarantee a job interview.
It will add images to your resume.
Imagine you have read your resume several times and still missed some errors. What is a strategic way to catch those mistakes?
Submit the resume immediately.
Ask a trusted friend to review the content.
Reread the resume.
Rewrite the entire resume.
How long should your resume be?
Which of the following file formats might an employer prefer for a resume?
JPEG
PNG
WORD DOCUMENT
Why should you save your high school resume as a PDF file?
So the formatting won’t change when someone views or downloads it
Because PDF files are easier to edit
To make the resume longer
To add more colors and graphics
A student is preparing their high school resume and wants to make it stand out to employers. Which combination of actions would best achieve this goal?
Use big headings, classic fonts, save as PDF, use professional email, and include a professional LinkedIn profile
Use small fonts, save as Word document, use a nickname, and include a personal blog
Make the resume two pages, use simple fonts, and add casual language
Use only their first name, save as a JPEG, and use a silly email address
According to the text, why might high school students feel discouraged when looking at sample resume sections online?
Because the samples are for mid-career professionals with advanced skills.
Because the samples are too short.
Because the samples do not include any skills sections.
Because the samples are written in another language.
What is another phrase for hard skills?
How should you download and label a professional resume or document?
