English 12 Final Exam Review

The main purpose of a resume is to

• assist you in getting a job.

• list your skills and responsibilities.

• assist you in getting a job interview.

• enhance the likelihood of receiving a pay raise.

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All of the following should appear in the header portion of your resume EXCEPT

• your name.

• your email address.

• your phone number.

• the job position you are applying for.

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Select all of the following that would be considered suitable PROFESSIONAL email addresses to use on a resume or cover letter.

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

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What is an "objective statement" on a resume?

• It shows the best quality you believe you possess.

• It defines the type of job you are pursuing.

• It lists responsibilities you have had in the past.

• It lists honors an awards you have received.

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Which of the following is a POOR objective statement?

• To pursue a full-time job.

• To obtain a full-time teaching position at the Susquehanna Community School District.

• The acquire skills at an internship in the Barnes Kasson Nursing Program.

• To obtain entrance into the skilled mechanics union at Johnson College.

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Which of the following would be considered "experience" when listing it on a job resume?

• Sports or Activities

• Full or Part-Time Jobs

• Volunteer Work

• Job Shadowings/Internships

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If you are currently employed at a job position and listing the responsibilities you have there, you should use a ________ tense verb to describe them.

• present

• past

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If you worked jobs in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and wanted to put them all on your resume to show your skills, in what order would you list them?

• 1. 2022

  2. 2021

  3. 2020

  4. 2019

• 1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022

• You would rank them in the order of importance of how you view them.

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It is appropriate to use pronouns in a resume.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• It should assist in getting you a job.

• It should assist in getting you an interview.

• It should briefly summarize your resume.

• It should summarize the job application.

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