Resume Building Quiz

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To list your personal hobbies

• To showcase your work experience

• To make a strong first impression on the recruiter

• To provide your contact information

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How much time do employers usually spend reviewing a resume?

• 10 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

• 30 minutes

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What should be included in the upper third of a resume?

• Name, contact info, and objective statement

• Education and work experience

• Skills and achievements

• References and personal interests

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What should be included in the education section of a resume?

• Work experience and internships

• Volunteer work and extracurricular activities

• Skills and certifications

• Diplomas, degrees, and educational milestones

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What can be included in the experience section of a resume?

• Paid work, freelance work, and volunteer work

• Only freelance work experience

• Only paid work experience

• Only volunteer work experience

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What are hard skills?

• Skills that require training or time to acquire

• Skills that are innate and natural

• Skills related to communication and teamwork

• Skills related to problem-solving and creativity

What are soft skills?

• Skills related to communication and teamwork

• Skills that require training or time to acquire

• Skills that are innate and natural

• Skills related to problem-solving and creativity

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What is the purpose of tailoring a resume for each job application?

• To include irrelevant information

• To make the resume longer and more detailed

• To show off all skills and experiences

• To match the desired qualifications and stand out to recruiters

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What should be included in the skills section of a resume?

• Personal interests and hobbies

• Hard skills and soft skills

• Only hard skills

• Only soft skills

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What should be the font style for a resume?

• Times New Roman or Arial

• Verdana or Tahoma

• Comic Sans MS or Papyrus

• Courier New or Impact

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