This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Resume Building – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Resume Building Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Should you include every activity you ever did? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 2. What is a reference/referee? A) Someone in charge of a soccer match. B) Someone a company can call to ask about how you do your work. C) A family member that can speak to your employer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Someone a company can call to ask about how you do your work. 3. How often should you update your resume? A) After any significant career development. B) Only when you are applying for a new job. C) Once every five years. D) Every month. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After any significant career development. 4. One or two typos or misspellings on a resume won't hurt if you're well qualified for the job. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Before submitting your resume you should ..... A) Make sure you put a pretty picture on it. B) Check for grammar, spelling, & typing errors. C) Email it to yourself. D) Make sure you send it with some money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Check for grammar, spelling, & typing errors. 6. What does the Separate Listings approach emphasize on a resume? A) The overall time spent at the company. B) The progressive responsibilities. C) The accomplishment history according to position and time frame. D) The educational background relevant to the job positions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The accomplishment history according to position and time frame. 7. We should use a lot of graphics in our resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. A resume can be as many pages as a job-seeker needs to include all his or her pertinent job, skills, and education information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Which paper color is most appropriate for printing a resume? A) Hot pink. B) White. C) Neon green. D) Yellow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) White. 10. Should you include a "skills" section in your resume" ? A) If you are particularly proud of your skills. B) Always. C) If the job you're applying for requires specific skills. D) Never. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If the job you're applying for requires specific skills. 11. Sending an electronic resume is easier for employers A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 12. You do not have a job, however you are applying for your first job. What should you enter under employment? A) Oh just make something up, it will be ok. B) You cut grass for your aunt once, I will use that. C) I volunteered for three months at the Rocking Horse Ranch helping children, I can use that. D) I volunteered before but that is not really employment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I volunteered for three months at the Rocking Horse Ranch helping children, I can use that. 13. It's best to use as much contact information as possible. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. ..... is a two-way conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job. A) Cover Letter. B) Interview. C) References. D) Resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interview. 15. Cover letters are generally ..... page at most in length. A) One. B) Two. C) Four. D) Three. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One. 16. Which of the following should be avoided in a resume? A) Education. B) Irrelevant work history. C) Professional experience. D) Personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Irrelevant work history. 17. During which time period did the individual work as a Service Desk Manager at USAA Dallas, TX? A) June 2002-May 2008. B) January 2000-June 2002. C) May 2008-Present. D) May 2006-April 2008. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) June 2002-May 2008. 18. Which section is typically included at the top of a resume? A) Contact Information. B) Skills. C) Work Experience. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contact Information. 19. What type of information should be listed to illustrate your accomplishments in the experience section? A) Time, numbers, financial savings, percentages, statistics, and examples. B) General statements about teamwork and communication skills. C) Vague descriptions of job responsibilities. D) A list of all the tasks performed on a daily basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Time, numbers, financial savings, percentages, statistics, and examples. 20. What is the next step after creating a master resume? A) Send it to all potential employers. B) Tailor the resume for a particular job or employer. C) Keep it as is for all job applications. D) Delete it and start over. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tailor the resume for a particular job or employer. 21. Which site is best for creative resumes and visual appeal? A) Zety. B) Canva. C) Resume.com. D) Indeed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Canva. 22. What was the resolution time maintained for Service Desk tickets at USAA Dallas, TX? A) 48-hour resolution time. B) 72-hour resolution time. C) 24-hour resolution time. D) 36-hour resolution time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24-hour resolution time. 23. If you lack specific experience for a job, how can you gain experience so you can show it on a resume'? A) Nothing. Don't apply for that job. B) Do an internship. C) Find something you did that was close to the skill needed. D) Fabricate some experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do an internship. 24. ..... provides tangible evidence of your ability and skills. A) Career Portfolio. B) References. C) Cover Letter. D) Resume. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Career Portfolio. 25. Which of the following is a common interview question? A) Tell me about yourself. B) What is your favorite food?. C) What is your favorite color?. D) Do you like sports?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tell me about yourself. 26. Students should add their marks in their resume A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Which verb tense should be used for current activities on your resume? A) Future tense. B) Present tense. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present tense. 28. During the first review of resumes for an internship at a tech company, how long does the HR manager typically spend looking at each resume? A) Fewer than 30 seconds. B) Less than 10 seconds. C) More than 1 minute. D) Exactly 2 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fewer than 30 seconds. 29. Your most recent accomplishment and previous work experience should go last in the resume. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. What is the purpose of including a professional summary or objective statement on your resume? A) To highlight your top accomplishments. B) To explain your lack of work experience. C) To state what kind of job you want. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To state what kind of job you want. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesResume Building Quiz 1Resume Building Quiz 2Resume Building Quiz 4Resume Building Quiz 5Resume Building Quiz 6Resume Building Quiz 7Resume Building Quiz 8Resume Building Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books