Resume Writing

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

• One half of a page

• One page

• Two pages

• Two – three pages

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

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

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

• You can send a generic cover letter.

• You should always ask for an interview in the cover letter.

• You should not address the cover letter to a specific person.

• You should thank the reader for giving you an interview even though it hasn’t actually happened yet.

Which of the following should be included on all résumés?

• Social Security Number

• Job Objective

• Personal Information

• References

What should be included in the closing paragraph of your cover letter?

• State the position you are applying for.

• State your qualifications for the position.

• Relate your qualifications to the organization’s needs.

• Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications.

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

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

Employers will check résumés for accuracy.

• True

• False