Resume and Cover Letter Quiz

Which of these is NOT an element of a resume we have discussed?

• Heading

• Objective

• Skills

• Hobbies

• Personal information

How should you start off your cover letter?

• Hello, my name is Ms. Lopez and I was interested in applying at X company.

• My name is Ms. Lopez, I am writing to express interest in X company.

• Dear hiring manager, I am writing to apply for X position at Company.

• Dear hiring manager, I have just graduated from Cal State Fullerton and am able to display advanced skills in the subjects of reading and writing.

Should you put your GPA on your resume?

• Yes, you should always put your GPA on your resume because it is vital information.

• No, you should never put your GPA on your resume because it is irrelevant.

• It does not matter if you put your GPA on your resume or not.

• You should put your GPA on your resume, but only if it is considered a 'good' GPA by employers.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• To introduce yourself to the hiring manager at the job you are applying for and to support your resume.

• To impress the hiring manager with your advanced writing skills.

• To make you stand out compared to those that did not write a cover letter.

• Because it is a requirement to write a cover letter when you submit a job application.

Who is the best person to put as a reference on your resume?

• Your cousin who is working in the industry you want to get into.

• Your professor/teacher who you connected well with, but got a D in.

• Your neighbor.

• Your professor/teacher who you are not close with, but whose class you got an A in.

True or false: You should never submit your resume to an employer online.

• True

• False

True or false: If you have never worked somewhere, there's nothing to put under the 'job experience' section on your resume.

• True

• False

Writing in slang is appropriate:

• Slang is never appropriate on résumés or cover letters.

• Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone".

• If you are applying to a job that is more 'casual' such as a restaurant, coffee shop, or grocery store.

• For your resume, but not your cover letter.

When should a resume be updated?

• Every time you gain an important new job or educational experience.

• Every year.

• Continuously, for every single job you get.

• You only have to write one resume, you do not have to update it.

Bonus: Draw an image that describes how you feel this morning/afternoon.