RESUME 101

1. On your resume, you don't have to mention your expected salary unless requested by the company (as mentioned in the job advertisement).

• True

• False

2. Which of these should always be on your resume?

• your phone number anyour phone number and email addressd email address

• your favourite TV programme

• your weight

3. What does CV stand for?

• Curriculum Value

• Curriculum Vitae

• Curriculum Vital

4. How long should a resume be?

• 1-2 pages

• As long as you can make it

• 5-6 pages

5. On your resume you should mention any relevant part time jobs you have had. True or false?

• True

• False

6. You should include your primary school details in your resume. True or False?

• True

• False

7. It is not necessary to provide references in your resume if you cannot decide yet who your referees are. Instead you can write: 'Will be available upon request.'

• True

• False

8. The following can be mentioned as my skills and strengths EXCEPT:

• Good interpersonal skills

• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

• Proactive, self-motivated and irresponsible

• Computer literate – AutoCAD and MS Office

9. My personal particulars in a resume should include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Marital Status

• Nationality

• Gender

• Religion

10. The following are examples of Work Experience that can be stated in a resume EXCEPT:

• Maintaining fire fighting equipment

• Helping my dad in his workshop

• Handling customer enquiries and complaints

• Troubleshooting mobile phones