Resume Knowledge Practicum

What is a resume primarily used for?

• To summarize a person's skills and qualifications for a job

• To provide a detailed history of a person's life

• To serve as a legal document for employment

• To replace a cover letter in job applications

Where should the heading be placed on the page?

• Bottom left corner

• Top right corner

• Centered at the top of the page

• Anywhere on the page

What should be capitalized in the heading section?

• Only the first letter of the first word

• Only the last name

• The entire heading

• Your full name

Identify the action verb from the list below.

• Managed

• Blue

• Slowly

• Joy

Select the action verb from the following options.

• Red

• Investigated

• Loudly

• Sadness

What should you always do before listing someone as a reference?

• Assume they will agree

• Ask for permission

• List them without asking

• Send them a gift

What is the recommended length for a resume?

• One page

• Two pages

• Three pages

• Four pages

Why is it important to check your resume for misspellings and mistakes?

• It shows attention to detail

• It makes the resume longer

• It adds more content

• It is not important

What is the primary purpose of a resume?

• To get a job

• To get an interview

• To show personal information

• To display hobbies

In what State did the Charles Manson Murders take place?

• Idaho

• California

• Texas

• New York