Introduction to Résumé Writing

Question 1

The purpose of writing a résumé is to get a job.

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F

Question 2

What are four things a great résumé shows employers?

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A great résumé shows your qualifications, relevant skills, accomplishments, and the value or contributions you can bring to an employer.

Question 3

When your résumé is first reviewed, a potential employer looks at it for approximately _____.a.1 minuteb.30-45 secondsc.15-30 secondsd.2 minutes

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C

Question 4

Why is it important to create a strong résumé?

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A strong résumé creates a positive first impression, highlights your relevant skills, education, experience, and accomplishments, and increases your chances of being selected for an interview.

Question 5

In the résumé above, what would cause appearance of the "00000000000"?

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The zeros would appear because the zero key was accidentally held down or pressed repeatedly, likely to create a divider line, instead of using proper formatting.

Question 6

Which two types of résumés can be formatted to be visually appealing?a.web and scannableb.print and webc.print and electronicd.electronic and web

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B

Question 7

Describe the three different stages your résumé goes through when being submitted to an employer.

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First, the résumé receives a brief initial screening. Next, qualified résumés are reviewed more carefully by the employer or hiring manager. Finally, the strongest candidates are selected and contacted for interviews.

Question 8

What are the four different types of résumés?

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Chronological, functional, combination, and targeted résumés.

Question 9

List the categories of information found in a résumé.

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Contact information; career objective or summary; education; work experience; skills and abilities; and achievements, honors, activities, or references.

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