Deck 4: Plan Your Resume

Question 1

Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A resume is read very quickly, so it is important not to clutter it up with too many keywords.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

You need a resume to apply for jobs, so you can wait until then to prepare your resume.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Describe how large companies typically process resumes and how a Warm Introduction can get prospective employers to pay attention to your resume.

Question 5

If you have limited work experience, it's a good idea to describe skills gained through volunteer work and school projects.

Question 6

When describing your work experience, it is good to include all the following except:

A)your measurable accomplishments.
B)your role on a team and what you and the team accomplished.
C)the job title and dates of employment.
D)a list of your qualifications to do the job.

Question 7

You must prove in your resume that the qualifications you listed are valid.

Question 8

Which definitions are correct?

A)When your network contact speaks on your behalf to a prospective employer, it's called a Warm Introduction.
B)When you apply for a job opening, but it doesn't lead to an interview, it's called a Cold Lead.
C)When you find a job on a job board, it is called a Cold lead.
D)None of the above
E)Both a and c

Question 9

Why should you start now to ask people to be a reference for you or to write a reference letter? How can you use social media, such as LinkedIn, as a way to gather some references?

Question 10

Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments so that everyone can understand it.

Question 11

It is too early in the process to order business cards. You can wait until you start getting interviews.

Question 12

Describe at least three things you will do to plan your resume.

Question 13

In companies that receive numerous applications for every position, resumes are first read by:

A)the human resources department.
B)resume scanning software.
C)someone in the department that has the job opening.

Question 14

A winning resume:

A)gets you an interview.
B)follows the specific requirements for your career field.
C)answers all the questions an employer may have about you.

Question 15

Which section is not a part of your resume?

A)Education
B)Professional Profile
C)Qualifications
D)References
E)Work Experience

Question 16

A Professional Profile includes:

A)your job target or objective and your Personal Brand Statement.
B)a list of companies where you have been professionally employed, if applicable.
C)your photo and a link to your social media website, such as your LinkedIn URL.

Question 17

Which is the strongest WHI description of an accomplishment?

A)"I helped reduce storage costs significantly for the year"
B)"Reduced storage costs by 30% through thorough analysis"
C)"Wrote a recommendation report that resulted in reduced storage costs"

Question 18

It is typical to list your work experience and education in reverse chronological order, with the most recent listed first.

Question 19

A typical resume should:

A)never be more than one page.
B)be one to two pages.
C)be three to five pages.

Question 20

If your list of skills is long, consider grouping them into categories rather than a long, detailed list.