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Worksheets3606 Chapters 4-5 Plan Your Resume And Write Your Resume
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 28mins
Because so many different people will read your resume, you should use general terms instead of specific terms to describe your accomplishments so that everyone can understand it.
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Use numbers and specific examples of your accomplishments to emphasize the credibility of your achievements.
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If you have limited work experience, it’s a good idea to describe skills gained through volunteer work and school projects.
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A winning resume:
gets you an interview.
follows the specific requirements for your career field.
answers all the questions an employer may have about you.
In companies that receive numerous applications for every position, resumes are first read by:
the human resources department.
resume scanning software.
someone in the department that has the job opening.
Keywords should be used strategically only in the Work Experience section of your resume.
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Your resume is most impressive if you include every task you were assigned to do in previous jobs or volunteer work.
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The Internet is an important resource for keeping up with resume guidelines and trends.
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Your master resume has been edited and is nearly perfect, so it is best to use it exactly as is for all of your job applications.
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A good resume:
highlights your qualifications and skills that are most relevant to the position.
showcases all of your work history, including successes in school and work.
tells a story about your success in a general way.
Spelling and grammar check tools will find and correct all the errors in your resume. Be sure to use both tools.
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Which of the following is a good formatting option for resumes?
Use small margins so that you can fit more of your qualifications on the page.
Use a layout with multiple columns.
Use bulleted lists instead of paragraphs.
What are ways you can tailor your resume to fit a specific employer. Select all that apply.
List capabilities and keywords in the resume that match those in the job descriptions.
Cut and paste company website jargon onto your resume.
Use appropriate industry terminology.
Prioritize qualifications based on their relevance to the job listing.
What are three things you can do to improve a draft resume so that it is a winning resume that will help you get interviews.
Be purposeful and use action verbs, keywords, and customize the resume for the position.
Avoid spelling and grammar mistakes, proofread and ask others to help you proofread.
Use specific examples, numbers and strong words.
All of the above
