Deck 14: Resume Package

Question 1

The ________ résumé layout emphasizes your related work experience and skills. These are written in reverse time order.

A) Job-specific
B) Nonfunctional
C) Functional
D) Chronological

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A chronological résumé will usually:

A) Be one or more pages long
B) Be brief
C) Only be one page long
D) None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Bullets are used:

A) To emphasize skills
B) Only on the cover letter
C) Throughout your résumé
D) Bullets should never be used on a résumé or cover letter

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A career objective should:

A) State your interest in a specific position
B) Identify company needs
C) Introduce your skills
D) All of the above

Question 5

Step two of résumé creation involves listing the following information into an electronic document:

A) Education, skills, birth certificate information, and children's information
B) Education, skills, language, and awards
C) Education, skills, language, and children's information
D) All of the above

Question 6

Résumés should include:

A) Job-specific skills
B) A career objective
C) Transferable skills
D) All of the above

Question 7

A functional résumé:

A) Emphasizes relevant skills
B) Lists career objective, skills, and education before any work experience
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 8

Transferable skills include:

A) Job-specific skills
B) Soft skills
C) Skills contained on your network portfolio
D) Skills contained on your network list

Question 9

The five steps to building a winning résumé include:

A) A picture
B) Write a cover letter
C) Write a career objective
D) All of the above

Question 10

With a functional résumé before listing work experience emphasize:

A) Skills
B) Career objective
C) Education
D) All of the above

Question 11

The first step of writing a résumé is to:

A) Write a cover letter
B) Add a picture
C) Write a career objective
D) All of the above

Question 12

Job-specific skills are:

A) Very useful when changing careers
B) Skills directly related to a specific job
C) Transferable from one job to the next
D) All of the above

Question 13

A résumé:

A) Should only be given to individuals in your network
B) Is not necessary for a successful job search
C) Should be continually updated
D) Should be updated every four years

Question 14

The ________ résumé layout is used to emphasize relevant skills when you lack related work experience. This format focuses on skills and education.

A) Chronological
B) Nonfunctional
C) Functional
D) Job-specific

Question 15

The layout choices discussed in your text for a résumé are:

A) Chronological and professional
B) Educational and Professional
C) Functional and chronological
D) Functional and nonfunctional

Question 16

Soft skills are:

A) People skills
B) Not necessary for a résumé
C) Job-specific skills
D) All of the above

Question 17

A career objective is a statement that should:

A) Be given to those in your network
B) Include your personal preferences
C) Be included on your résumé
D) Be given at the start of an interview

Question 18

If you are bilingual:

A) Only list that you are bilingual if it is a job requirement
B) Never inform your employer that you are bilingual
C) List what languages you speak on your résumé
D) Not list that you are bilingual on your résumé

Question 19

Common functional résumé errors include all the following EXCEPT:

A) Using "I," "me," or "my"
B) Poor spelling and punctuation
C) Using colors and various fonts
D) Keeping your résumé to one page

Question 20

A chronological résumé should:

A) List employment history after skills and education
B) List employment history before skills and education
C) Not include employment history
D) Not include skills and education

Question 21

The phone number listed on a résumé:

A) Should direct callers to a professional voice message
B) Should not be answered during the day time (normal work hours)
C) Should include a musical introduction to demonstrate creativity
D) Phone numbers should not be listed on a résumé
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

Question 22

Cover letters should:

A) State how you found out about the job
B) Request an interview
C) State the specific position you are seeking
D) All of the above

Question 23

Tailoring your résumé and cover letter to a specific company:

A) Means not highlighting these skills in the cover letter
B) Means including key job skills and requirements mentioned in the job announcements
C) Is not necessary if your résumé and cover letter are well-written
D) Means only including key requirements

Question 24

Power words:

A) Should be used whenever possible
B) Are action verbs
C) Describe accomplishments in a lively and specific way
D) All of the above

Question 25

If you choose to share your résumé electronically as an attachment, it is best to send it as a:

A) Either Microsoft Word or a Portable document file
B) Neither Microsoft Word nor a portable document file
C) Portable document file
D) Microsoft Word file

Question 26

Phrases for work experience may include:

A) Planned, scheduled, and performed clerical work
B) Provided training for new employees
C) Processed and prepared materials
D) All of the above

Question 27

A cover letter should:

A) Only be two paragraphs long
B) Only contain your signature if mailed to a specific person
C) Contain spelling and grammar errors
D) Be printed on the same paper as your résumé

Question 28

Cover letters should:

A) Include only information about a company
B) Point out your needs as a job candidate
C) Be written in a friendly but professional tone
D) Be a duplicate of your résumé

Question 29

Cover letters should:

A) Have left-margin justification
B) Have right-margin justification
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 30

An Electronic Formatted Résumé is submitted in:

A) American Microsoft Exchange (AME) format
B) American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) format
C) Microsoft Word file format
D) Portable document file format

Question 31

To ensure résumé formatting is maintained when sending your file electronically it is best to send a:

A) Neither Microsoft Word nor a portable document file
B) Either Microsoft Word or Portable document file
C) Portable document file
D) Microsoft Word file

Question 32

Writing in slang is appropriate:

A) Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone"
B) Only on your résumé if you are having spacing problems
C) Only on your cover letter if you are having spacing problems
D) Slang is not appropriate on résumés or cover letters

Question 33

An information heading is found:

A) At the end of your résumé
B) Anywhere on your résumé
C) At the top of your résumé
D) None of the above

Question 34

Sentences in a cover letter should:

A) Begin with the word "I"
B) Clearly state your needs as a job candidate
C) Focus the attention toward the employer
D) All of the above

Question 35

Power phrases for the skills section of a résumé include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Maintaining confidentiality
B) Strong attention to detail
C) Prepared reports and other materials requiring independent achievement
D) Ideal oral and written communication skills

Question 36

Common chronological résumé errors include:

A) Keeping your résumé to one page
B) Poor spelling and punctuation
C) Using bright-colored résumé paper
D) All of the above

Question 37

A cover letter should be addressed:

A) In the company's name
B) To a specific person
C) To the human resources department
D) All of the above

Question 38

Cover letters:

A) Serve as an introduction to a résumé
B) Are used as screening tools
C) Are most often the first impression an employer will have of you
D) All of the above

Question 39

In step five you will create the information heading which should include:

A) Your name, address, birthday, and e-mail address
B) Your names, address, gender, and e-mail address
C) Your name, address, phone, and e-mail address
D) All of the above

Question 40

Prior to mailing your résumé:

A) Share a copy with your boss
B) Share copies with those included on your reference list
C) Have someone you trust review it for potential errors/mistakes
D) Résumés should never be mailed, only hand-delivered

Question 41

A cover letter is most often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.

Question 42

Job-specific skills are skills that can be transferred from one job to the next.

Question 43

Before sending out your resume and cover letter you should have several individuals whom you trust to review it for mistakes.

Question 44

Soft skills refer to people skills.

Question 45

The final paragraph of a cover letter should tell why you are interested in the position, the organization, and its products and services.

Question 46

Relevant information to gather for a résumé includes education, skills, honors, and awards.

Question 47

A chronological résumé layout should be used when you are starting out in your new career.

Question 48

Power words are action verbs that describe your accomplishments in a lively way.

Question 49

A career objective is a statement that introduces your job skills and hobbies.

Question 50

The two types of résumé layout mentioned in the text are: functional and chronological.

Question 51

A functional résumé layout lists career objective, skills, and education before any work experience.

Question 52

Confirm that your experience and education are listed chronologically on your résumé.

Question 53

On a functional résumé, use bullets to emphasize your skills.

Question 54

A résumé is a written summary of your hobbies and accomplishments.

Question 55

Leaving the hyperlink to your e-mail address active will help keep your résumé consistent in print color.

Question 56

A reference list should always be sent with your résumé.

Question 57

A chronological résumé layout emphasizes related work experience and skills.

Question 58

A cover letter is used to point out how you can meet the employer's needs.

Question 59

It is not necessary to list transferable skills on your résumé.

Question 60

You should not share your resume electronically through e-mail.

Question 61

A ________ is used to present key skills on a resume for individuals with little or no work experience.

Question 62

________ skills are transferred from one job to the next.

Question 63

When addressing a cover letter, if you cannot find out whom to address it to, you may address it to the department name.
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Question 64

A(n) ________ resume layout should be used if you have work experience related to your career.

Question 65

A(n) ________ is a formal document that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers.

Question 66

Write a cover letter for a specific job.

Question 67

A(n) ________ is most often the first impression a potential employer will have of you.
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.

Question 68

A ________ is used to present key skills on a resume for individuals with more extensive career experience.

Question 69

A(n) ________ resume layout should be used if you are starting your career.

Question 70

A(n) ________ resume is submitted in ASCII format.

Question 71

A(n) ________ is found at the top of your resume with relevant contact information.

Question 72

________ are people skills needed in order to get along with others.

Question 73

Write a functional resume.

Question 74

Gathering ________ is an important step to creating a resume.