Resume Writing MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

What's most wrong with this resume sentence: "I generated $200,000 in sales last year for my company"?

Doesn't identify the year

Uses first-person pronoun

Too specific

Doesn't tell what was sold

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Uses first-person pronoun

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The main goal of a cover letter is to __________________.

demonstrate the candidate's superiority over other candidates

help the candidate obtain an interview with the employer

demonstrate that the candidate is qualified for the position

summarize the candidate's past work experience

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: help the candidate obtain an interview with the employer

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Which of these is not a type of resume?

Serviceable Resume

Functional resume

Hybrid Resume

Reverse chronological resume

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Serviceable Resume

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The candidate should use the middle paragraphs, or the body, of the cover letter to _______________.

show why and how he is a good match for the company

explain in detail the information contained in his resume

demonstrate that he has some knowledge about the company

convince the employer that they will benefit from hiring the candidate

a, b, and d

a, c, and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a, c, and d

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Why is adding "references available upon request" to your resume incorrect?

It is more appropriate in a cover letter.

Employers already know this.

You should list references in your resume.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Employers already know this.

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When deciding on the best font for a resume, a candidate should ____________.

choose a common, easy-to-read font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Verdana

use a fancy, attention-grabbing font like Matisse or Curlz to show creativity

never use more than two different fonts

use a font size anywhere from 10 to 12 points

a, c, and d

b and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a, c, and d

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Which resume format is most popular with employers?

Competency-based

Functional

Reverse chronological

Portfolio-based

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Reverse chronological

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Which of the following statements about the role of keywords in an e-resume is/are TRUE?

Keywords help search engines find a candidate's resume.

Using keywords in an e-resume is unprofessional and should be avoided.

The effective use of keywords makes a good impression on prospective employers.

Keywords help narrow down the employer's search for the right candidate.

c and d

a and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a and d

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Which of the following statements regarding resumes is FALSE?

Employers read every resume thoroughly.

When writing a resume, a candidate should be mindful of limited time prospective employers have to read each resume.

Resumes should generally highlight only that experience that is relevant to the job in question.

Employers spend an average of 15 to 30 seconds scanning a resume.

a and c

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Employers read every resume thoroughly.

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Your resume should not...

Use Pronouns (such as "I" or "Me")

Be written in the active voice

Be less than 3 pages

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Use Pronouns (such as "I" or "Me")

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