Quizzes

• The first thing on a resume should be: 

  1. My personal information which includes my name, birthdate, driver’s license number, and social security number.
  2. The heading which contains my name, address, phone number, and email address. 
  3. The job title I am applying for.
  4. My educational information which includes my grade school, high school, and college attended.
• Functional resumes focus on ___________________

  A.Skills and experience rather than job history

  B. Only prior work history.

  C. Awards, achievements, and volunteer experience. 

  1. Statements B and C are INCORRECT ; Statement A is CORRECT.
  2. Statement C is CORRECT; Statements A and B are INCORRECT.
  3. Statements A and C are CORRECT.
  4. Statements A, B, and C are CORRECT.
• ____________________ should be used in resumes because they get noticed easily and clearly communicate experiences and achievements.

  1. any pronoun 
  2. only nouns 
  3. only jargon
  4. action verbs 
• Do not use job titles that are ________________.

  A.misleading

  B. descriptive

  C. interesting

  D. vague

  E. complicated

  1. B, C, and E
  2. C, D, and E
  3. A , B, and C
  4. A, D, and E
• Combination resumes are ____________________.

  1. Used to show off specific skills and how they were acquired.
  2. Able to highlight work, education, skills, awards/achievements, volunteer history, and special qualifications. 
  3. All of the above.
  4. A blend of both the chronological and functional resumes.
• Use bullet points and short sentences on resumes to describe:

  1. all of the above
  2. my experiences
  3. my professional objectives
  4. my educational background
• What document is an enclosure to a cover letter that is used for employment and highlights applicant’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications?

  1. Resume originated from the French word résumé which means, "summary".
  2. Resume originated from the Latin word résumé which means, "overall".
  3. Resume originated from the French word résumé which means, "totality".
  4. Resume originated from the Greek word résumé which means, "highlight".
• The following are important things to remember about resume EXCEPT____________________.

  1. To consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities.
  2. To highlight your skills and experience relevant to the field.
  3. To reflect more than just work experience.
  4. To demonstrate your interest in the company, sell your services, and qualifications in written form, and show that you are fit for a job position. 
• Timothy would like to apply for a service crew position in a local fast-food chain in his hometown. If he has no work experience, what should he do in his resume instead?

  1. better not to submit his resume
  2. highlight the skills that he possesses
  3. just write the heading and leave it blank
  4. copy the work experience from other resumes
• Interpersonal, social, relational abilities are examples of ____________________ skills.

   

  1. hard
  2. normal
  3. soft
  4. friend-making
• The following are sections of the additional information that you may include in your resume EXCEPT ____________________. 

  
  

  1. languages
  2. awards/ achievements
  3. professional experience
  4. skills and strength
• What is the purpose of a resume?

  1. Says I have to write a resume in the “Job Finding Handbook”.
  2. It is the only way to get a job. 
  3. It takes the place of an application and interview.
  4. It is a self-advertisement that shows how my skills, experience, and achievements match the requirements of the job I want.
• It is recommended to start your phrases for the job description using ____________________.

  1. verbs
  2. nouns 
  3. adjectives 
  4. adverbs
• An employer does not necessarily need a list of job duties on a resume. Employers are more interested in seeing the value and impact a candidate can bring to their organization rather than just a list of responsibilities.

  1. False
  2. True
  3. It depends on the qualifications.
  4. It depends on the employer.
• Job applicants should print their resumes on ____________________. 

  1. white paper 
  2. colored paper
  3. gloss paper
  4. photo paper
• Chronological resumes are used for ____________________. 

   

  1. Provides work experience history.
  2. Provides educational history.
  3. Showing a steady growth in a particular career field.
  4. All of the above.
• How long should a resume be:

  1. 2- 3 pages 
  2. 3-4 pages
  3. 2 pages
  4. As long as it needs to in order to list all the important information.
• Which among the following is NOT a resume format?

  1. Combination or Hybrid Format
  2. Functional Format
  3. MLA Format
  4. Chronological Format
• The text of your resume should always be ____________________.

  1. printed with a font size of 9
  2. printed using black ink
  3. printed with decorative fonts 
  4. printed in capital letters
• The “OBJECTIVE” statement should be:

  1. A long paragraph telling the potential employer my work history and what I want to do when I grow up.
  2. A very generic statement that can be used on all the resumes I write.
  3. A strong, brief statement that tells the potential employer specifically what my current career goal is.
  4. None of the above. 
• Which information should you NOT include in your cover letter?

  1. company’s background and history
  2. your internship or work experience
  3. your educational background
  4. intent on the position you are applying for
• It is a type of letter format where applicant’s address, complementary close, signature, and sender’s identification is shifted to the right side.

  1. semi-indented format
  2. modified block format
  3. semi-block format 
  4. full block format
• Which of the following should you consider doing when writing a college admission letter?

  1. convey why you are interested in the course 
  2. highlight your work experience if you have
  3. tell about your family’s challenges in life
  4. reveal your financial capability to enroll
• In the ____________________ paragraph you request action, such as an appointment, an interview, or some other definite action.

  1. closing
  2. body
  3. middle
  4. opening
• Which should NOT be seen in your opening paragraph?

  1. At present, I am working as a college professor in a one prestigious university
  2. I would like to apply for the vacant position in your company.
  3. This is in response to your posted announcement on The Philippine Star newspaper on May 21, 2023.
  4. Your advertisement in Jobstreet posted on April 25, 2024 says that you are in need of a college professor.
• Which statement uses first person point of view?

   

  1. The author states that there is a need to reform the system of government so that the officials can protect and serve the citizens to its fullest.
  2. Denver recommend Mrs. Flores to provide an appropriate response to the issue. 
  3. You are qualified for this position.
  4. I would like to apply for the Editorial position posted on your website.
• Application letter, memo, business e-mail, press release, and resume writing are examples of _______________.

  1. informal writing
  2. academic writing
  3. formal writing
  4. professional writing
• When you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, it is BEST to begin your salutation with?

  1. Hi Sir/Madam: 
  2. Dear Sir/Madam: 
  3. Dear Sir/Madam,
  4. Ladies and Gentlemen:
• You are writing an application letter to the Human Resources Manager of East West Bank Cavite. It is located at Rizal Subd. Poblacion Tres, Magallanes City, Cavite. How would you write it on the inside address?

  1. Human Resources Manager

  East West Bank

  Rizal Subd. Poblacion Tres,

  Magallanes City, Cavite

  2. Human Resources Manager

  Rizal Subd. Poblacion Tres,

  Magallanes City, Cavite

  3. East West Bank

  Rizal Subd. Poblacion Tres,

  Magallanes City, Cavite

  4. Rizal Subd. Poblacion Tres,

  Magallanes City, Cavite

  East West Bank

  Human Resources Manager
• What should be the proper arrangement of your letter after heading and date?

  1. salutation, inside address, body, complimentary close, signature 
  2. inside address, body, salutation, complimentary close, signature
  3. inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature
  4. salutation, inside address, body, signature, complimentary close
• When do you need to send a cover letter?

  1. before signing your contract
  2. every time you send a resume for application
  3. when the employer requests for it
  4. after being hired by the employer
• This is a letter of introduction attached to a resume to introduce yourself and explain your qualifications to potential employers.

   

  1. Letter of Intent
  2. Resume
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Cover Letter 
• The ____________________ paragraph should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for, as well as how you heard about the company. Also in your first paragraph, refer to your enclosed or attached resume.

  1. opening
  2. body 
  3. middle
  4. closing
• In writing an application letter, the most applicable complimentary close is ____________________. 

  1. Truly yours,
  2. Cordially yours,
  3. Best Regards,
  4. Lots of Love,
• It is recommended to start your phrases for the job description using ____________________.

  1. verbs
  2. greetings
  3. adjectives
  4. adverbs