Royal University of Phnom Penh Communication Skills 402

Institute of Foreign Languages Lecturer: Thou Narong (TNG)

Department of English Academic Year: 2023-2024
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Part 1: Develop Communication Skills for Employment

(Worksheet 1)
Searching for a Job & Types of Resume (pp. 85 – 98)

I. Find appropriate key terms for the following definitions.

1. _____________________________ a document written by someone else that highlights and

support certain skills and experiences you have gained.
2. _____________________________ the summary of your personal data: education, skills,
qualifications, work experience, references, hobbies and
interests. It is also referred to as a curriculum vitae or CV.
3. _____________________________ a printed document with spaces in which to write when
making an application.
4. _____________________________ the persuasive part of a job application. It is a covering
letter and should be brief (about one page) and specific.
5. _____________________________ seeking job opportunities by writing directly to companies.
(Also known as a direct mail campaign)
6. _____________________________ a resume arranged to make the most of a wide range of
skills and work experiences.
7. _____________________________ a resume placed online, which can be searched
electronically for key words matching a position
description.
8. _____________________________ a short, simple resume suiting those who have just left
school or have little work experience.
9. _____________________________ a broker of jobs – a middle person between employers and
job applicants.
10. _____________________________ initial, unsolicited contact with a potential employer in the
form of a letter introducing yourself and seeking work.
11. _____________________________ a courteous letter stating acceptance of a job offer.
12. _____________________________ a group of people who exchange ideas and information with
one another.

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 13. _____________________________ The process of updating privacy settings, removing
embarrassing photos and running searches on your name
to find posted pictures, comments or text that could prevent
employers from forming a favorable impression when they
check out potential candidates online.
14. ______________________________ A software application that automatically filters job
applications on criteria such as keywords, skills, former
employers and years of experience.

II. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.

(4.1 Searching for a job)

1. Social networking sites such as LinkedIn or GooglePlus enable job seekers to increase
their _________.
a) job opportunities b) online presence
c) networking skills d) professional training

2. Employment agencies match the skills and qualifications of job seekers with the
requirements of a _________.
a) specific position b) newspaper advertisement
c) social media platform d) professional publication

3. Job seekers can access job vacancies and career resources through _________.
a) direct mail campaigns b) personal networks
c) professional freelancing d) online job search websites

4. Recruitment agencies search the employment market to find candidates who _________
the vacant position.
a) advertise b) create
c) fit d) evaluate

5. The use of automatic matching and scraping systems in large agencies results in _________
candidate pools.
a) broad but less specific b) highly specialized
c) diverse and inclusive d) comprehensive and detailed

6. Social networking websites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook are used by recruiters
and employers to _________ potential candidates.
a) evaluate b) sell
c) interview d) train

7. Job seekers are expected to have an online presence and an up-to-date _________.
a) resume b) portfolio
c) cover letter d) job application

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 8. Conducting a social media cleanse helps job seekers present a _________ persona to
recruiters and employers.
a) negative b) professional
c) personal d) casual

9. Temping is a part of the job market where individuals can work _________.
a) from home b) full-time
c) for extended contracts d) temporarily

10. Freelancing allows individuals to work _________ and save employers overhead costs.
a) from home b) in an office
c) part-time d) remotely

11. Professional freelancing requires individuals to adopt a _________ lifestyle.

a) nomadic b) corporate
c) traditional d) managerial

12. Job seekers can find job vacancies listed on recruitment agency websites and through
_________.
a) professional publications b) direct mail campaigns
c) social networking sites d) personal networks

13. Online candidates with suitable and relevant keywords are easily found by _________.
a) job seekers b) professional freelancers
c) recruitment agencies d) direct mail campaigns

14. Employment agencies match job seekers to the _________ of a job.

a) requirements b) salary
c) location d) industry

15. Job search websites provide a variety of career resources, including information on job
seeking, sample resumes, and _________.
a) company research b) personal networks
c) direct mail campaigns d) professional freelancing

III. Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions.
(4.2 Types of resume)
1. What percentage of employers reported looking on social media for information that
supported a candidate's job application?
a) 22% b) 50%
c) 58% d) 91%

2. What are the two main parts of a job application?

a) Cover letter and references b) Resume and cover letter
c) Resume and job application form d) Cover letter and personal statement

3. What is another term for a resume?

a) Job application b) Curriculum vitae (CV)
c) Cover letter d) Reference letter

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4. Which type of resume is suitable for individuals with little work experience?
a) Functional resume b) Basic resume
c) Comprehensive resume d) Detailed resume

5. How should a basic resume be organized?

a) Using bullet points and short phrases
b) Emphasizing achievements and awards
c) Including detailed work experience
d) Following a reverse chronological order

6. What is the purpose of a career objective in a resume?

a) To list the candidate's educational qualifications
b) To highlight achievements and awards
c) To explain the candidate's work experience
d) To catch the attention of the employer and showcase relevant skills

7. Which part of a resume should include the candidate's educational qualifications?

a) Work experience b) Activities and interests
c) Referees d) Educational qualifications section

8. What should be included in the employment experience section of a functional resume?

a) Personal details and contact information
b) Awards and commendations
c) Achievements and initiatives from previous positions
d) Professional memberships and affiliations

9. What should be included in the activities and interests section of a resume?

a) References from previous employers
b) Relevant skills and qualifications
c) Personal hobbies and extracurricular activities
d) Educational background and certifications

10. What should a career objective in a resume be?

a) Vague and lacking in detail
b) Engaging and complementing the candidate's skills and experience
c) Focused on the candidate's personal goals and aspirations
d) Descriptive and lengthy

11. What is the recommended file format for saving a resume?

a) PDF b) HTML
c) Word document (DOC/DOCX) d) Open Office or Apple Pages

12. What is the importance of researching the position before preparing a resume?
a) To tailor the resume to match the job requirements
b) To determine the length of the resume
c) To select appropriate referees
d) To find contact details for the employer

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13. How should keywords be used in a resume?
a) To list personal interests and hobbies
b) To highlight achievements and awards
c) To match the requirements of the job description
d) To format the resume layout and design

14. What should be included in a cover letter?

a) Detailed work experience and qualifications
b) Contact information of referees
c) Personal hobbies and interests
d) Persuasive information to support the job application

15. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

a) To introduce the candidate's qualifications for the job
b) To provide character references
c) To summarize the candidate's work experience
d) To request an interview

THIS IS THE END OF WORKSHEET 1.