Resume Writing

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When do you need a résumé?

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To get a job interview

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Which of the following statements about your résumé is true? It is an advertisement for you. , B) The appearance is not as important as what is in it. , Give as much detail as you can. , You will not need to put a lot of thought into writing it

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It is an advertisement for you.

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How long should a résumé for a high school student be?

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One page

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What should you do when you are talking about past work experiences?

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Explain the duties you performed at previous jobs.

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Which of the following is true about references? They need to be included on the résumé., It is okay to use only family members. , No need to provide references. , They should be people that know you well.

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They should be people that know you well.

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When should a cover letter be included with your résumé? A) Always B) Only for an electronic version C) Sometimes, depending on the situation D) Always for a print version, not for an electronic

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Always

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What should be included in the closing paragraph of your cover letter?

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Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications.

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Employers will check résumés for accuracy.

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True

Front

After you have proofread your résumé, you should have at least three other people read it for content and correctness. True or False?

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True

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Which section is most important to include on a résumé? Options: Family background, Personal hobbies, Work experience, Favorite movies

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Work experience