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The Effective Resume
The Effective Resume
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1
You should use strong action verbs to describe your accomplishments
False
True
2
Your resume should include an OBJECTIVE
What's an objective?
Yes
It depends
No
3
Which is acceptable on your resume under "education"?
Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Technical University
TN Tech
Tennessee Technological University
4
What are the recommended margins for a resume?
.75"
1"
.5"
1.5"
5
Students with little experience should consider this technique:
listing sports, volunteer work, etc.
Description of relevant coursework that are relevant
All of the above
Skillful exploitation of tranferable skills
6
Which of the following should NOT be part of a resume
Education
Religious Affiliation
Objective
Work History
7
Who said it?... "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
John Denver
Mark Twain
Abraham Lincoln
Ernest Hemingway
8
It is okay to use personal pronouns (I, me, my) on your resume?
False
True
9
You should include all previous colleges and universities regardless of whether you obtained a degree.
True
False
10
You should list your high school education on your resume
False
True
11
Unpaid experiences should be:
Left off your resume altogether
Incorporated with your paid experience
Listed only on page 2 of your resume
Separated from paid experience
12
Your resume should be designed generally so it won't limit job choices.
True
False
13
What piece of information should NOT be in your Heading?
Phone Number
Formal Name
LinkedIn Profile
Complete Address
14
Should you list your GPA on your resume?
Yes
Yes, if it's above 2.0
Yes, but only if it's above 3.0
No
15
Which of the following is now acceptable in resume development?
Color
Infographics
Hyperlinks
Text Boxes
16
It is okay to embellish your skills or experience to make you sound more qualified.
False
True
17
For new graduates, education typically appears:
Nowhere
After your work experience
Before your work experience
At the bottom
18
It is okay to create a Job Title if you did not have an official one.
True
False
19
How long do employers typically look at a resume?
5 Minutes
3 Minutes
1 Minute
30 Seconds
20
What format is recommended when uploading a resume?
Word doc
JPEG
PDF
All of the above
21
What size font is acceptable on a resume?
14
10
8-9
12
22
How long should your resume be?
1 Page
3+ Pages
1-2 Pages
Less than a page
23
Which of the following is an appropriate email address to include in your resume?
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
24
Abbreviations should be spelled out.
False
True
