Are You Ready 4 Resume Writing
Writing a resume is intimidating for everyone, so don't worry, you're not alone. What makes resume writing difficult is identifying what to include, what not to, what to highlight, what to de-emphasize, etc. Here are a few questions to help get you started. Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge.
- 1.What is the main purpose of a resume?
- A.
To obtain a job offer
- B.
It's not required in the job market today
- C.
To interest the employer enough to call you
- 2.When is it important to create a job objective for your resume?
- A.
Before you begin your resume
- B.
It is not important to have an objective
- C.
Prior to excepting the job
- 3.How long does a employer typical look at a resume?
- A.
2 to 5 minutes
- B.
5 to 10 minutes
- C.
30 seconds
- 4.How many pages should your resume be?
- A.
3 to 4 pages
- B.
1 to 2 pages
- C.
2 to 3 pages
- 5.Should you do research on the company your applying too?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 6.What are keywords the keywords companies are looking for in your resume?
- A.
Percentages
- B.
Dollars
- C.
Numbers
- D.
All of the above
- 7.What are the two types of resumes are most often used?
- A.
Functional and Chronological
- B.
Functional and Communication
- C.
Chronological and Analytical
- 8.What size font should you use for your resume?
- A.
10 or 14
- B.
12 or 18
- C.
10 or 12
- 9.What should you do when you are done writing your resume?
- A.
Submit immediately without anyone proofreading
- B.
Have someone proofread for errors and provide feedback
- C.
Never proofread it before submitting
- 10.What is the purpose of a Cover Letter?
- A.
Should amplify points that you may or may not have covered in your resume
- B.
To tell fictional information
- C.
Should be rather lengthy and non-informative
- 11.Should you include personal information; age, sex, and marital status?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 12.Always wait for the employer to call you first after you have mailed in your resume?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 13.Do you think that you are ready to write a resume?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
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