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Format 100 Question This format works well if you are a new graduate with no related work experience

• A. Functional Resumé• B. Chronological Resumé• C. Combination Resumé• D. Text Resumé

Format 100 Answer What is a Functional resumé!

• Lists related skills as the main focus!

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Format 200 QuestionI work well if you have experience related to your field….

• A. Functional Resumé• B. Combination Resumé

Format 200 AnswerWhat is a combination Resumé!

• Great way to highlight transferable skills

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Format 300 QuestionIf I want I can have two pages for a resume..right?

• A. True• B. False

Format 300 AnswerWhat False!• One page is usually enough!

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Format 400 QuestionWhat is the type of email address to avoid on your resume??

Format 400 AnswerWhat is a Hotmail address!

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Errors 100 QuestionEmployers Don’t want your high school diploma listed on your resume

• A. True• B. False

Errors 100 AnswerFalse!

Employers – especially those looking at an apprentice will require you to keep your high school info on your resume!

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Errors 200 QuestionYou might be tempted to add what to your resumé if you feel that your skills or education are slightly lacking….

Errors 200 AnswerWhat are lies or exaggerations!

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Errors 300 QuestionYou can leave me off your resumé if you like as I am not required….

Errors 300 AnswerWhat is references available upon request!

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Errors 400 QuestionDon’t forget to leave me off your resumé as I am not required and will not help

• A. Work history from 10 years ago or more• B. Date of Birth and marital status• C. Irrelevant hobbies and interests• D. All of the above

Errors 400 AnswerWhat is all of the above!

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Standards 100 QuestionThere are no preferred methods for formatting your resumé heading and email address

• A. True• B. False

Standards 100 AnswerWhat is false!

• There are simple ways to maximize heading space, and professional sounding email accounts are preferred.

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Standards 200 QuestionMy education should be bolded near the top of my resumé. I can include a few of the courses I am taking, and my GPA

• A. True• B. False

Standards 200 Answer What is True!!

• Education should be prominent• Your GPA is not required, but is fine to

include if you wish• Listing a few courses can give

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Standards 300 QuestionIf I include sections that highlight my skills and accomplishments, according to new standards this should be done in paragraph format and not bullet points

• A. True• B. False

Standards 300 AnswerWhat is false!

• Use bullets and know why you include each piece of information!

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Standards 400 QuestionAchieved, developed, ensured, managed and solved are all examples of:

• A. Action verbs• B. Action nouns• C. Action adverbs

Standards 400 Answer

What is an action verb!

• Using action verbs adds punch to your resumé. Check our resumé booklet at hired.durhamcollege.ca for a full list!

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Content 100 QuestionIn the Summary of Qualifications section of your resumé you should include:

• A. 4-6 points that describe your strengths

as they relate to the objective• B. Technical skills and soft skills• C. Fluency in other languages• D. All of the above

Content 100 AnswerWhat is all of the above!

Students: • Why should your objective relate to the

position being applied for? • Provide examples of technical skills• Provide examples of soft skills

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Content 200 QuestionAccomplishments statements are:

• A. Fun ways to convey duties you completed• B. Formal and only belong in a cover letter• C. Describe academic achievements as they relate to the job• D. None of the above

Content 200 AnswerWhat is none of the above!

Accomplishment statements describe actions and outcomes:

Example: Assisted customers with questions and concerns and received an Award of Excellence.

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Content 300 QuestionOptional sections in my resumé might be:

• A. Places I have travelled• B. Certifications• C. How many followers I have on

Twitter

Content 300 AnswerWhat is Certifications!

Other areas you may include:• Volunteer Experience• Awards/Achievements• Interests

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Content 400 QuestionCareer Services will not assist me with part-time, summer, field placement or assignment resumé writing

• A. True• B. False

Content 400 AnswerFalse!

Career Services will assist you with any resumé needs you may have free of charge. Check out Career Services online at hired.durhamcollege.ca for a list of services that we offer!

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