Resume and Cover Letter Fundamentals Course: The sections of a resume
Untimed topic quiz: 17 questions on The sections of a resume, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.
Topic quiz 2: The sections of a resume
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Question 1 of 17
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Answer: C. At the top of the first page
Job Bank says to put your name, address, email and phone number at the top of page one.
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Question 2 of 17
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Answer: C. Name, address, phone number and email
Contact details let the employer reach you. Date of birth, photos, marital status and your SIN do not belong on a resume.
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Question 3 of 17
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Answer: D. priya.sharma@example.com
Job Bank says your email address should be based on your name, without nicknames, numbers or special characters.
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Question 4 of 17
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Answer: A. One of each
WorkBC advises giving only one phone number and one email address, so the employer knows exactly how to reach you.
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Question 5 of 17
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Answer: D. Your most recent job
Work history is listed in reverse chronological order, with the latest job first.
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Question 6 of 17
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Answer: A. Job title, employer, location, dates and key accomplishments
Alberta's chronological resumé outline lists the job title, employer, location (optional) and dates for each job, followed by bullets with your duties and successes.
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Question 7 of 17
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Answer: B. 5 to 7
Job Bank says limiting each section to 5–7 bullet points makes a resume easy to read.
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Question 8 of 17
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Answer: A. Yes, because it shows skills that relate to the job
Job Bank says to include volunteer or unpaid work that shows relevant skills, in the work experience section or a volunteer section.
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Question 9 of 17
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Answer: D. Standard First Aid certificate; Spanish (fluent)
WorkBC lists job-specific skills, certifications such as first aid, computer skills and languages spoken as good items for a skills section.
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Question 10 of 17
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Answer: A. To show in two or three lines why you fit this job
A brief profile or objective near the top tells a busy reader your strongest fit for the job right away.
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Question 11 of 17
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Answer: C. Cashier with 3 years of experience, accurate cash handling and friendly service
A strong profile names the type of work and specific skills that match the job. The others are vague and could fit anyone.
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Question 12 of 17
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Answer: A. His forklift operator certificate
WorkBC says to lead with your most relevant information, even if that means putting a training certificate before work experience.
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Question 13 of 17
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Answer: A. Only those that relate to the job
WorkBC says to include work-related, academic and community awards only when they are relevant to the job.
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Question 14 of 17
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Answer: C. Start with your highest or most recent credential
Alberta's career site says to start education with your highest credential, and its resumé outline lists the most recent first. Either way, your strongest education comes first.
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Question 15 of 17
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Answer: A. Keep only the one number he answers reliably
WorkBC advises listing one phone number and one email address.
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Question 16 of 17
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Answer: C. Use one based on his name, like jordan.singh@example.com
Job Bank says your email address should be based on your name, with no nicknames, numbers or special characters.
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Question 17 of 17
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Answer: B. Replace it with a short profile that fits the job
A tailored profile tells the reader quickly why he fits. "To get a job" says nothing about his skills.
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