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Fun Facts about Resumes!
Fun Facts about Resumes!
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A short quiz which reviews the overall purpose and effectiveness of resumes.
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Lying on your resume can be grounds for termination from a job.
FALSE
TRUE
2
Are resumes more likely or less likely to be rejected if the applicant includes a photo?
Less likely
More likely
3
What percentage of employers look at potential employee social media profiles?
60
45
25
75
4
On average, what percentage of people are actually qualified for the jobs that they apply for?
90%
50%
35%
65%
5
Companies use Applicant Tracking Software to review your resume, scanning key words/phrases.
FALSE
TRUE
6
Workers who admit to spending at least one hour a day on personal calls, texts, and emails.
8%
24%
43%
16%
7
What is the average amount of time a recruiter will spend reviewing a resume?
25-30 seconds
3 minutes
1-2 minutes
5-7 seconds
8
In 2014, what is the percentage of resumes posted online or sent via email?
90%
15%
50%
75%
9
Are companies more likely to perform a "social media" background check of job applicants?
YES
NO
10
Spelling or grammar errors on resumes are acceptable.
FALSE
TRUE
11
What percent of employees check work email while on vacation?
31%
12%
64%
56%
12
What percentage of people have discarded a resume for having an unprofessional email address?
10%
52%
76%
91%
13
Largest productivity killer
Texting
Social Media
Gossip
Internet Surfing
14
It is advised to include relevant terminology on a resume - speak the employer's language!
FALSE
TRUE
