Deck 5: Professional Resumes the Easy Way

Question 1

Which is true about references?

A) It is a stand-alone document that can be of any style.
B) They should not be listed on the resume, but referred to with a statement such as "References available upon request."
C) You need to list individuals who can speak about your habits, such as friends and family.
D) You should include one to two in the resume.

Answer 1

They should not be listed on the resume, but referred to with a statement such as "References available upon request."

Question 2

"Generated $200,000 in revenue in the 1st quarter" is an example of a Power statement.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which is best to avoid putting on your resume?

A) the names and contact information of previous employers
B) a conservative size and style of font
C) your high school education if you have college-level education
D) complete sentences for job duties

Answer 3

your high school education if you have college-level education

Question 4

Do not hold back humility in your resume. Brag if you have something to brag about.

Question 5

What do you want to avoid?

A) finding a job through your network
B) connecting with a recruiter regarding an available position
C) using a job board to find a job
D) applying for similar sounding jobs through multiple job boards

Question 6

Each resume should be targeted toward the position to which you are applying by modifying the list of references included on your resume.

Question 7

What should be avoided when printing an appropriate resume document?

A) cheap paper
B) margins of at least 1 inch
C) font sizes of 10 to 12 point
D) laser printer

Question 8

The statement "Expertly managed $4M budget and staff of 65" sufficiently quantifies this skill and achievement.

Question 9

Approximately 75 to 80 percent of all resumes received are scanned for position-specific keywords.

Question 10

Which is a characteristic of a professional resume?

A) ornate font style
B) abundant use of bold and italic print
C) san serif font styles
D) size 8 point font

Question 11

The resume that focuses on skills, not job titles, is the functional resume.

Question 12

A plain text resume has simplified formatting in order to prevent errors when sending it electronically.

Question 13

Why is it important to be clear on what you want?

A) because eventually you will be tested and you want to remain focused through any challenges that erupt
B) because energy is never drained away from us
C) you might become easily distracted by a less challenging job
D) it is not important, you will get what you want

Question 14

Do not go over two pages on your resume unless you are an executive or your profession calls for it.

Question 15

Which is the best step if you want a position for which you are overqualified?

A) change your goals and go after a job that is more suitable
B) fake your history
C) highlight the point of controversy and argue your way in
D) downplay your advanced education or experience

Question 16

Which would not be a typical section on a professional resume?

A) Hobbies
B) Community Service Activities
C) Honors and Awards
D) Professional Affiliations

Question 17

While the resume is selling you, it is really about the employer's needs.

Question 18

Which is true about keywords?

A) they never trend out
B) they are critical since they describe your skills and will be detected by digital scanning
C) they need to be easily picked up by human readers
D) they relate to your personality

Question 19

The chronological resume lists specific skills under each position formerly held.

Question 20

The Skills Formula™ does not include

A) power words.
B) a quantifiable outcome.
C) education.
D) keywords.

Question 21

When developing your resume, if you include an objective, you should tailor it to the specific company and the specific position.

Question 22

If you want a position for which you are overqualified, you might consider understating your education or extensive experience.

Question 23

Don't list hobbies in your resume unless they are relevant to the job for which you are applying.

Question 24

Which isnot an attribute of an optimal resume?

A) You are a creative spirit, so you printed it on hot-pink paper.
B) It was proofed and reviewed by experienced people.
C) It is packaged in a portfolio folder.
D) It is on paper with a watermark.

Question 25

A personal reference is someone other than an employer who can make statements about you.

Question 26

Keywords are most likely found in the posted job descriptions for the skills that employers seek. It is for this reason that your resume should have an abundance of keywords included.

Question 27

The more traditional fonts do not stand out; therefore, fancy fonts with a lot of detail will attract the attention of the reviewer and are more likely to be accepted, particularly if scanned.

Question 28

A functional resume or skills resume organizes skills and accomplishments into groupings that support the position objective.

Question 29

Which resume bullet best displays your value to a potential employer?

A) cold-called customers and increased client base by fifteen percent
B) cold-called customers and increased client base by 15 percent
C) cold-called customers
D) phoned potential clients

Question 30

Verbs in your resume that describe and emphasize what actions you did in a previous position are known as headers.

Question 31

When creating your resume, always indicate why you are applying for that job.

Question 32

Do not include transferable skills on the resume but instead save them for the interview.

Question 33

What are some ways to help reflect on the attitude of gratitude?

A) focus on your problems
B) go to the mall and indulge
C) keep a gratitude journal
D) remind others why they should appreciate you

Question 34

Do not use first person (I, me, my) on your resume.

Question 35

The resume should have enough detail to get you the interview, but should not tell your whole life story.

Question 36

The skills formula clarifies where you acquired your education.

Question 37

The hybrid resume combines both the chronological and functional resume.

Question 38

If you lack work experience directly related to the job that you are looking for, you might want to use a skills or functional resume.

Question 39

An advantage of the chronological resume is that it emphasizes gaps in employment, job-hopping, or career changing, which can be a good thing.