Resume Writing

When do you need a résumé?

• To create a professional email account

• To receive unemployment benefits

• To get into college

• To get a job interview

Which of the following is the most common résumé type?

• Functional résumé

• Hybrid résumé

• Chronological résumé

• Electronic résumé

Which of the following statements about your résumé is true?

• It is an advertisement for you.

• B) The appearance is not as important as what is in it.

• Give as much detail as you can.

• You will not need to put a lot of thought into writing it

How long should a résumé for a high school student be?

• One half of a page

• One page

• Two pages

• Two – three pages

Which of the following should be included on all résumés?

• Social Security Number

• Job Objective

• Personal Information

• References

Which of the following should you keep in mind while writing your objective?

• What kind of salary do I want?

• What is my career goal?

• What kind of training to I want to receive?

• What experience have I had?

What should you do when you are talking about past work experiences?

• Explain why you left a job

• Make note of your previous salary

• Explain the duties you performed at previous jobs

• Provide the phone number of previous employers

If you have done volunteer work that pertains to the job you are applying for, then you should include it under what section?

• Other

• Employment History

• Summary of Qualifications

• Related Professional Experience

Which of the following is true about references?

• They need to be included on the résumé.

• It is okay to use only family members.

• No need to provide references.

• They should be people that know you well.

21) When should a cover letter be included with your résumé?

A) Always

B) Only for an electronic version

C) Sometimes, depending on the situation

D) Always for a print version, not for an electronic

• Always

• Only for an electronic version

• Sometimes, depending on the situation

• Always for a print version, not for an electronic