AI for Building a First-Time Resume

End-of-lesson check

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1. Which of the following is the primary reason Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are important for first-time job seekers to understand?

   1. They help employers design job postings that attract qualified candidates
   2. They automatically correct spelling and grammar errors in resumes
   3. They are often the first software to scan a resume before a human sees it
   4. They guarantee that qualified candidates will get interviewed

2. A student who babysits their younger siblings after school has developed which transferable skill that belongs on a resume?

   1. Technical graphic design
   2. Project management for large construction teams
   3. Accountability for human safety
   4. Advanced coding in multiple programming languages

3. When a first-time job seeker uses AI to help build their resume, which practice should they refuse to do?

   1. Translate relevant life skills into professional language
   2. Invent internship experience that never happened
   3. List actual tasks they performed in previous roles
   4. Include volunteer work from their community

4. Why does the lesson recommend saving a resume as a PDF rather than an image file?

   1. PDF files can include interactive buttons and links
   2. PDF files are smaller and easier to email
   3. PDF files load faster on employer websites
   4. PDF formatting stays consistent across different devices and software

5. A student who helped their parents translate documents and conversations between English and another language has developed which skill that applies to professional settings?

   1. Legal contract interpretation
   2. Bilingual communication abilities
   3. Technical engineering design
   4. Medical terminology expertise

6. Which piece of personal information is appropriate to include at the top of a first resume?

   1. Age and birth date
   2. Full home address with street name
   3. Name, email address, and phone number
   4. Social media profile links

7. What does the term 'transferable skills' mean in the context of resume writing?

   1. Abilities developed in one context that apply to different situations or jobs
   2. Skills listed under a separate 'miscellaneous' section
   3. Skills that can be moved from one resume to another template
   4. Technical skills that require special equipment to use

8. A student who worked at a retail store using a cash register has demonstrated which skill that applies to many different jobs?

   1. Corporate law research
   2. Technical website maintenance
   3. Warehouse inventory management only
   4. Cash handling and basic financial math

9. Why should job seekers avoid using inflated titles like 'Operations Manager' when their actual role was stocking shelves?

   1. The lie is easily exposed during interviews and damages credibility
   2. Inflation-adjusted titles are required by law
   3. Shelf-stocking is illegal to list on resumes
   4. Employers immediately call previous supervisors to verify titles

10. What is the recommended approach for formatting a resume that will be scanned by an ATS?

    1. Include as many different font styles as possible
    2. Use elaborate graphics, colors, and multiple columns
    3. Keep formatting plain and simple with standard sections
    4. Add background images and decorative borders

11. A first-time job seeker with no formal work experience should place which type of experience in the main body of their resume rather than a 'miscellaneous' section?

    1. Babysitting, retail jobs, and volunteer work
    2. High school locker combinations
    3. Favorite movie and book lists
    4. Random personal hobbies with no relevance

12. What is an 'action verb' in resume writing and why should it be used?

    1. A powerful verb like 'managed,' 'created,' or 'solved' that shows what you accomplished
    2. A verb that must be capitalized in all resumes
    3. A word that triggers an automatic email to employers
    4. A programming command used in automated job applications

13. When using keywords from a job posting in a resume, what is the purpose of doing this?

    1. To add decorative elements that stand out
    2. To match the language the ATS system is programmed to scan for
    3. To make the resume look more impressive to readers
    4. To prove you have studied creative writing

14. A student who shows up on time for their shift at a fast food restaurant has demonstrated which professional quality?

    1. Computer programming knowledge
    2. Foreign policy expertise
    3. Advanced culinary techniques
    4. Punctuality and reliability

15. Which of the following should a first-time job seeker avoid putting on their resume?

    1. Skills they can actually demonstrate in an interview
    2. Real volunteer and community service experience
    3. A professional headshot photograph
    4. Contact information for references