AFJROTC // Chapter 6 Lesson 2 Preparing Your Résumé Test

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

Related Professional Experience

Which of the following should you be sure to include on your resume if you are applying for a job as a Spanish teacher?

You studied abroad in South America for a semester

Which of the following is an example of a job objective?

A position as a chef

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

Explain the duties you performed at previous employers

Photos or videos are not included in a portfolio.

False

You should include your age and marital status on your resume.

False

Which of the following should you use when formatting your resume?

11 or 12 point font

Which of the following forms are the keywords for electronic resumes usually written as?

A noun

Which type of resume should you prepare if you are interested in a specific job?

A targeted resume

When should a cover letter be included with your resume?

Always

What should you do to a format an electronic resume?

Avoid using formatting

Which of the following is the most common resume type?

Chronological resume

What should you do to give your resume personality?

Deviate from the norm but do it carefully

Maria worked for an accounting firm in California for three years. She then got married and moved to Texas. After about a year, she got a job with another firm and worked there for seven years. Maria decided to quit her job there and stay at home with her kids for a while. After five years, she is ready to go back into the work force. Which type of resume should she create?

Functional

Carter is preparing his electronic resume. He changed his paper resume so that all of the formatting was gone. He also made sure to use only flush-left text. His name is at the top, and his contact information is at the bottom of the last page. Did Carter forget to do anything or do anything incorrectly?

He needed to change his list of qualifications into noun forms instead of verbs

When should you include your GPA on your resume?

If it is above 3.0

Which of the following statements about your resume is true?

It is an advertisement for you

Which of the following should be included on all resumes?

Job objective

What should you do when preparing the final copy of your resume for mailing?

Mail it in a 9 x 12 inch or 10 x 13 inch envelope

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

One page

Which of the following is the best way to describe your qualifications using actions verbs?

Organized the office and created a new, more efficient filing system

Why are portfolios now used in a variety of occupations instead of just in the creative fields?

Portfolios can be done electronically and accessed online

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

Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications

If someone referred you to an employer, where should you include this information?

The cover letter

Which of the following is true about references?

They should be people that you know well

When do you need a resume?

To get a job interview

After you have proofread your resume, you should have at least three other people read it for content and correctness.

True

Employers will check resumes for accuracy.

True

You should include page numbers on your resume if it is more than one page.

True

What should you do to a proofread your resume?

Use a collegiate dictionary and grammar handbook

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

What is my career goal?

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

You should always ask for an interview in the cover letter