Chapter 9, Resumes

Which of the following is a typical content area in resumes?

Opening

What does the functional resume format emphasize about the applicant?

Relevant skills by categories

What is the design term for any space on the resume that is devoid of text?

White space

What are the typical organizational elements of a combination resume?

a summary of relevant qualifications followed by a work history section

Because the resume is an outline, it is acceptable to use incomplete sentences.

true

What does the design principle "create visual hiearchies" mean?

Making sure that all information of the same level is indented the same distance from the left margin

The chronological resume format emphasizes ______

Most relevant work experience

Because your online content may contain inappropriate or personal details, you should not include links to your social media sites or online content in your resume.

false

Which of the following should you NOT have in your resume?

A. Paragraphs Punctuation for common abbreviations such as G.P.A. and B.A. First person pronoun "I"

After your contact information, which of the following is an effective way to start your resume?

All of the other answers

Which of the following is a proper way to write dates to ensure they are read properly by an applicant tracking system.

April 2015

Which of the following is a type of resume format?

Chronological

What is the vertical columns test used for when evaluating resume design?

Consistent formatting and layout of the various levels of information.

What does the design principle "create visual balance" mean?

Designing for equal amounts of text and white space in all four quadrants of the page

Which of the following is NOT a design principle covered by the resume reading?

Make a statement

When it comes to writing resumes, "doing it your way" means:

Making strategic choices within the boundaries of convention