How to Write a Resume

Which of the following is not a résumé format?

• Chronological

• Functional

• Fusion

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Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of a résumé?

• Religion

• Education

• Contact Information

• Employment history

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What information should you leave off in your résumé?

• Experiences

• Hobbies

• Awards

• Accomplishments

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What document is an enclosure to a cover letter that is used for employment and highlights applicant’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications?

• Biodata

• Application Letter

• Résumé

• Memorandum

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Which part of the résumé reflects the applicant’s career goals and intention for applying on the job?

• Personal Details

• Work Experience

• Career Objective

• Additional Information

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Which of the following is not necessary information to include in your personal details?

• Height and Weight

• Contact Number

• Mailing address

• Contact address

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What information in the education section should you include?

• Name of the institution

• Course or program taken

• Inclusive dates or year attended

• All of All of the above above

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Job applicants should print their résumés on ________________.

• White paper

• Colored paper

• Gloss paper

• Photo paper

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When you are asked to provide 2-3 professional or character references, you may include ______________.

• Parents, siblings, and other relatives

• Former employers, former managers, teachers/professors

• The CEO who happens to be your uncle as well.

• All of the above

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Enrique would like to apply for a service crew position in a local fastfood chain in his hometown. If he has no work experience, what should he do in his résumé instead?

• Just write the heading and leave it blank

• Highlight the skills that he possesses

• Better not to submit his résume

• Copy the work experience from other résumés

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