Introduction To Résumé Writing Quiz

An electronic résumé is a plain-looking document.

Which of the following statements about electronic résumés is false? a. Directions for submitting electronic résumés should be followed carefully. b.Many companies only use electronically submitted or emailed résumés. c.Electronic résumés should be typed in a standard word processing program. d.Electronic résumés should be saved in HTML format.

During this stage of résumé review, employers determine who will receive interviews: a. stage 1 b. stage 2 c. stage 3

During this stage of résumé review, employers use the résumé to guide interview questions: a. stage 1 b. stage 2 c. stage 3

After an employer has narrowed down résumés, they usually bring in 10 or fewer applicants to interview. True or False?

The primary purpose of the résumé is to _____. a. obtain interviews b. practice stating your skills c. get a job d. provide your network with information

If you know your résumé will be scanned, which of the following formatting options should be removed? a. Underlines b. Italics c. Bullets d. All of the above

A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______. a. Print résumé b. Web résumé c. Electronic résumé d. Scannable résumé

Instead of having to know HTML code, most Web sites will have templates that make creating Web résumés easy. True or False

Which document provides a brief summary of an applicant's personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests? a. résumé b. cover letter c. networking letter d. personal goal statement