RESUME/COVER LETTER QUIZ
Write the phone number professionally
(631) 754-5360
How many employers actually perform reference checks?
80%
ATS stands for
Application Tracking System
AIDA stands for
Attention, Interest, Desire, Action
A person does not need a resume until they graduate from college
FALSE
A personal photograph should be included on the resume.
FALSE
A resume is an application filled out when applying for a job.
FALSE
A resume should contain detailed paragraphs.
FALSE
Before writing a resume, a person should know the employer
FALSE
Candidates can make up small amounts of information on a resume since no one checks
FALSE
Google Docs is the best resume formatting took
FALSE
It is acceptable to list family members as references.
FALSE
Maggie asked her next door neighbor for a reference letter. This is considered a professional reference.
FALSE
Nepotism is defined as receiving special treatment related to a job due to the years of experience in the selected career field.
FALSE
References should always be included on an applicant's resume.
FALSE
Student resumes should be 1 or 2 pages long.
FALSE
The first job you've ever had should be listed above your current job under employment history.
FALSE
The purpose pf a resume is to encourage the employer to read your cover letter.
FALSE
You should keep your social security card in your wallet in case you need it or cant remember the number.
FALSE
[email protected] is a good email address for job hunting.
FALSE
What should you NOT do if you think your current employer will not give you a positive recommendation?
Mention that your boss is a horrible person and no one likes him
which does NOT explain why it is not a good idea for job seekers to list references on a resume
Most employers do not call the references
write the date at the top of the letter professionally
November 20, 2020
A candidate's name and email should be incuded on a resume.
TRUE
A cover letter contains three paragraphs. 1) where the applicant saw the job listing 2) skills that make the applicant a fit for the position. 3)contact information and request for an interview.
TRUE
Accuracy in resumes includes correct punctuation and grammar.
TRUE
For modern resumes it is okay to remove your street from the address and to remove the word "objective".
TRUE
It is important to clean up your social media profiles and email addresses before job hunting.
TRUE
Job applicants should be careful when using mail merge, cut and paste, or find and replace when creating cover letters. All letters should be customized specifically for the recipient.
TRUE
References are individuals who know you and will offer comments on your behalf.
TRUE
The purpose of a cover letter is to encourage the employer to read your resume.
TRUE
The school you attended most recently should be listed at the top of the education section on your resume.
TRUE
extra credit: What is the name of the website that is considered the Facebook of business?
who needs a resume?
anyone looking for a job, high school students applying for internships or college, adults switching careers
When asking for a reference, ask for a _______ reference
positive
