Resume

Question 1

a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other qualifications.

Answer 1

Resume

Question 2

It is considered as a sales tool that market your skills to a prospective employer.

Answer 2

Resume

Question 3

Electronic resume is an offshoot of traditional resume.

Answer 3

E-Resume

Question 4

It is a soft copy that can be viewed on screen, sent over the Internet, and manipulated into other types of documents.

Answer 4

E-Resume

Question 5

It can be accessed faster and more costefficient to both employer and job seekers.

Answer 5

E-Resume

Question 6

Functions of a resume

Answer 6

• Informs employers of the skills that you can bring to the company
• Shows how qualified you are for the job
• Functions as a persuasive document that allows you to proceed to the next part of recruitment

Question 7

Includes your name, address, contact number, and email address.

Answer 7

Contact Information

Question 8

Mostly used when you have at least five years of professional experience. Should have one to four strong sentences that will highlight your experiences and accomplishments. Written in third person and in active voice.

Answer 8

Summary of Qualifications

Question 9

It is an optional part of a resume that includes job title, function, industry, and what you can offer to the company. It is appropriate for recent graduates.

Answer 9

Objective statement

Question 10

Includes the name of certification, rating, date issued, and place of issuance.

Answer 10

Professional Licensure and Certifications

Question 11

Where your recognized achievements are listed.

Answer 11

Honors and Awards

Question 12

How many references can you put in a resume?

Answer 12

only up to 3

Question 13

• Listed in reverse chronological order, which includes company and job titles, dates of employment, responsibilities, and accomplishments.
• Commonly favored by employers, as it is very straightforward.
• Best for applicants with steady career progression in business, in government, and whose employer is a respected name.

Answer 13

Reverse Chronological Resume

Question 14

• Consolidates skills and responsibilities by describing them in a general way under headings that represent different areas of expertise instead of job titles;
• Focuses on skills and not on job titles.
• Best for job-hoppers, career changers, new graduates, or people with minimal work experience.

Answer 14

Functional Resume

Question 15

• Contains career objective that you want to achieve.
• Lists capabilities that match your career objective.
• Written to match point-for-point a specific job listing.
• Best for people with only one career pattern and multitrack job history.

Answer 15

Targeted Resume

Question 16

• Contains both the features of the reverse chronological and functional types.

Answer 16

Combined Format

Question 17

References should always be included in the resume. True or False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

You should use many adjectives, superlatives, and jargons when creating your employment history. True or False

Answer 18

False

Question 18

You should include your grade point average and list academic honors, scholarships, and extracurricular activities when making your resume. True or False

Answer 18

True

Question 18

You should omit your highschool educational background after a year of graduating from college. True or False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

You can include trainings you took even when its not related to the job you’re applying for. True or False

Answer 19

False

Question 19

When making an effective resume, use laser quality printing with a minimum rating of 300 dpi (dots per inch). True or False.

Answer 19

True

Question 19

How many points should you use for the heading?

Answer 19

No more than 16 points.