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Resume and Job Search Strategies
Often we repeat the same mistakes over and over again and expect a different result. Take a moment to answer some questions to see where you could improve with your Resume and Job Search Strategies.
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What is your purpose for taking this quiz?
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I'm a job seeker and I am hoping this quiz will show me what I am going right and wrong
I am a career adviser and trying this quiz out
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Do you change and add specific keywords from the job ad for each position you are applying ?
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1 point
Yes. I also know about
jobscan.co
and how it can help me customize my resume
No. I use 1 general resume to apply for all my jobs
Do you have bullet points and short sentences in your resume or long detailed sentences?
1 point
Yes. I have Bullet points and short sentences
No. I have long detailed sentences
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Do you have an Objective at the top of your resume such as: Looking a job where I can add value to an organization with the skills I possess.
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1 point
Yes. I have an objective at the top of my resume
No. I have a summary of 3-5 sentences about what specific skills and value to bring that the company is asking for in their job ad.
Do you have a professional looking email such as
firstnamelastname@email.com
or an email with a nickname or username that does not identify you easily.
1 point
Yes. I have a First and Last name such as
johnsmith2019@email.com
No. I am using the email I sent up years ago that's clever like nichname such as
funjonny69@email.com
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Do you have consistent employment in your resume showing that on average you stay in a job 2-5+ years
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1 point
Yes, most of my job I stay 2-5+ years
No. Most of my job are under 2 years
Does your resume have a bit of color or completely black and white?
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1 point
Yes, My resume has a bit of colour
No. My resume is black and white.
Does your resume have hyperlinks to your online content like LinkedIn or professional content you created?
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1 point
Yes, From my resume people can easily go to my linkedin profile or online content
No. I provide no additional online material other than what is on my resume
Do you have all the skills and information on the first 1/2 page (fold test) to show you can do the job your are applying for?
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1 point
Yes, My summary, Hard Skills List and the 1 job on my resume are all on the first 1/2 of the first page of my resume
No. People will have to look past the first 1/2 of my first page in order to see I am qualified to do the job.
Is your work Experience before your Education?
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1 point
Yes, My work experience is before my education
No. My education is first before my experience.
Do you have a Hard or Technical Skills checklist on the first half of your resume to show you have the skills to do the job
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1 point
Yes, I created a technical skills checklist so the recruiter has an easy time finding my qualifications
No. My technical skills are embedded under the job and role responsibilities under each job
Are you applying in the same city that you are living?
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1 point
Yes, I am applying in the same city I live in
No. I am applying for out of town jobs
Do you have words or content in your resume that identify your: race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious/political beliefs, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation?
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1 point
Yes, The recruite can identify some of the above thing about me based on my resume
No. It is difficult to identify me with any of the above based on my resume
Did you write a short personal cover letter explaining what value you can bring to the organization?
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1 point
Yes, I explain in my cover letter on how I can help the organization positively and how I can add value to the company and department.
No. I explain all my skills and experience that can be found on my resume as well.
Do you attend networking events, meetings, social gathers once a month?
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1 point
Yes, I try to go to a professional event, meeting or networking event once a month
No. I tend to stay home and not go out much to professional networking events
Do you attend networking events, meetings, social gathers to meet new interesting people?
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1 point
Yes, I try to meet people and see how I can help them
No. I try to meet people to see if they can get me a job or know someone who can get me a job
At networking events, do you come up to people and start a conversation?
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1 point
Yes, I try to learn more about the person, than talk about myself.
No. I wait for people to talk to me and ask me questions.
Do you email or message people that you have not seen or spoken to in years to see if they know of any job opportunities?
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1 point
Yes, I mass email everyone I know and knew that I have not spoken to in years.
No. I only email or message people that I see or interact with on a regular basis
Are you currently volunteering in your community or other professional organizations (Not for Profit, Professional Associations, ect..)
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1 point
Yes, I volunteer in my community on a regular basis,
No. I do not have time to volunteer as I am too busy with work and my family
Do you reach out to a regular basis to your professional community asking for help, advice, information, assistance or ideas?
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1 point
Yes, I regular use email and social media to asking for help, advice, information, assistance or ideas?
No. I tend to try to solve my problems on my own.
Do you tend to ignore people in your community that do not look successful or fell that they couldn't help you find a job?
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1 point
Yes, If a person can't help me get a job I don't need to get to know them better
No. I try to talk to everyone in my community
Do you have personal business card with your name, number and your technical skills
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1 point
Yes, I have personal business cards.
No. I only have business card if my company provides them
When you meet a new person, do you follow up with an email or Linkedin connection with 24 hours of meeting them?
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1 point
Yes, I reach out to them right away and let them know it was a pleasure meeting them.
No. I wait for people to reach out to me
Do you have a preparing 30 second introduction of who you are and what you are doing at an event?
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1 point
Yes, I practiced having a 30 second instruction about myself
No. I usually wing it
Do you ask more questions and listen to the person you are talking to?
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1 point
Yes, I try to get to know the person more than try to talk about myself
No. I am usually the person talking and it's a great opportunity to let the person know of what skills I possess.
Do you arrive to networking Events 15-30 minutes early?
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Yes, I arrive 15-30 minutes early so I can speak to new people as they come in and pick the best location to sit or stand at the event.
No. I arrive on time or 15-30 minutes late so the event already started and there are lots of people already there.
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