Deck 5: Write Your Resume Part III: Apply for Jobs

Question 1

Your resume is most impressive if you include every task you were assigned to do in previous jobs or volunteer work.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

It is critical to use good grammar only when applying for a job that requires writing skills.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The Internet is an important resource for keeping up with resume guidelines and trends.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Spelling and grammar check tools will find and correct all the errors in your resume. Be sure to use both tools.

Question 5

The primary purpose of a plain text resume is as the source file for online job applications.

Question 6

The following describes responsibilities for a previously held nursing position. Which is the strongest description?

A)Saw up to five patients a day
B)Provided care to about five patients a day
C)About five patients were seen each day
D)Saw a full load of patients each day

Question 7

Keywords should be used strategically only in the Work Experience section of your resume.

Question 8

Describe at least two ways you can tailor your resume to fit a specific employer.

Question 9

A master resume is the generic version of your resume that you have worked on to get it as perfect as you can.

Question 10

Describe the differences among the three types of resumes: print, online, and plain text.

Question 11

Which statement is NOT true?

A)You might have different formats of the same resume, such as .pdf, Word document, or plain text file.
B)To keep track of customized resumes, use a file naming system, use folders, and/or keep all related emails.
C)It is best to use the Adobe Acrobat .pdf file format so that no one can change your resume once you send it.

Question 12

Every time you customize your resume, finalize the print version and use it to create the plain text version.

Question 13

Describe three things you can do to improve a draft resume so that it is a winning resume that will help you get interviews.

Question 14

Which of the following is a good formatting option for resumes?

A)Use small margins so that you can fit more of your qualifications on the page .
B)Use a layout with multiple columns.
C)Use bulleted lists instead of paragraphs.

Question 15

Which of the following statements does not provide acceptable advice for a resume?

A)Use phrases, not complete sentences.
B)Omit the words I , me , and my because the reader knows the resume is about you.
C)Omit articles such as the , a , and an . This helps reduce your word count when online forms have a limit.
D)Use a resume with a minor spelling error if the meaning is obvious. This saves paper and printer ink.

Question 16

Well-written job qualifications should:

A)show that you researched the position.
B)reflect your abilities and qualifications.
C)use industry vocabulary.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 17

A good resume:

A)highlights your qualifications and skills that are most relevant to the position. ​
B)showcases all of your work history, including successes in school and work.
C)tells a story about your success in a general way.

Question 18

Which statement is true?

A)A web resume is just for people in creative jobs such as graphic design or theater.
B)A web resume can be very helpful but is not a substitute for a print and plain text resume.
C)A LinkedIn profile has nothing in common with your master resume.

Question 19

What is a good format for describing your past work and accomplishments?

A)Keywords
B)SMART
C)WHI

Question 20

Your master resume has been edited and is nearly perfect, so it is best to use it exactly as is for all of your job applications.