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Question: The candidate should use the middle paragraphs, or the body, of the cover letter to _______.
A
show why and how he is a good match for the company

B
explain in detail the information contained in his resume

C
demonstrate that he has some knowledge about the company

D
convince the employer that they will benefit from hiring the candidate

E
a, b, and d

F
a, c, and d

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Question: Which of the following should NOT be included on a resume?
A
Gender and physical attributes

B
Home address

C
Marital status

D
a and c

E
None of these should be included on a resume.

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Question: When it comes to choosing the best paper for a resume, the candidate should generally________.
A
use light blue paper

B
use expensive parchment paper

C
use white or off-white paper

D
use handmade paper

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Question: Which of the following are "transferable skills" that a candidate should address in a resume?
A
Skills that the candidate can teach to other employees

B
Skills the candidate learned through various life experiences (including sports, homemaking, hobbies, and volunteer work) that can be applied to a particular job

C
Skills that the candidate can learn from other employees

D
Innate skills like writing or an aptitude for mathematics

Note: Not available
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Question: In what order should the Experience section of a resume list pertinent information?
A
company, location, job title, dates of employment, responsibilities, specific accomplishments

B
company, dates of employment, job title, location, specific accomplishments, responsibilities

C
company, dates of employment, job title, responsibilities, location, specific accomplishments

D
None of these

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Question: Although it is not advisable to include charts and graphs in a traditional printed resume, they are an acceptable and even expected element in an e-resume.
A
True

B
False

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Question: Which of the following resume elements helps create a great first impression on a prospective employer?
A
A powerful, well-written statement of accomplishment that is not just a list of jobs and duties performed.

B
A list of the applicant's strongest skills and qualifications placed in the top half of the resume.

C
A list of skills and qualifications relevant to the position.

D
b and c

E
All of these

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Question: The main goal of a cover letter is to _______.
A
demonstrate the candidate's superiority over other candidates

B
help the candidate obtain an interview with the employer

C
demonstrate that the candidate is qualified for the position

D
summarize the candidate's past work experience

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Question: Which of the following elements should NOT be included in a resume?
A
Photographs and illustrations, unless requested by the employer

B
Reasons for leaving the previous job

C
Names and contact information for references

D
The heading "Resume" at the top of the page

E
Objective

F
a and c

G
b, c, and d

H
a, b, c, and d

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Question: Which of the following might be a drawback of a chronological resume?
A
Employers can easily spot and check gaps in employment history.

B
For candidates with long work histories, a chronological resume can become long and cumbersome.

C
Relevant experience is listed in the lesser-noticed areas of the resume.

D
a and b

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Question: The candidate should use the middle paragraphs, or the body, of the cover letter to _______.

Question: Which of the following should NOT be included on a resume?

Question: When it comes to choosing the best paper for a resume, the candidate should generally________.

Question: Which of the following are "transferable skills" that a candidate should address in a resume?

Question: In what order should the Experience section of a resume list pertinent information?

Question: Although it is not advisable to include charts and graphs in a traditional printed resume, they are an acceptable and even expected element in an e-resume.

Question: Which of the following resume elements helps create a great first impression on a prospective employer?

Question: The main goal of a cover letter is to _______.

Question: Which of the following elements should NOT be included in a resume?

Question: Which of the following might be a drawback of a chronological resume?