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Study Guide Answers
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A résumé is not just a list of your previous jobs; it is a ___________________ of what you have to offer the prospective employer.
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summary |
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Résumé is a word of ___________________ origin, meaning "summary."
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French |
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Almost without exception, an employer will ask for a résumé. True or false?
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true |
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A résumé is a(n) _________________ for an interview, giving the interviewer a basis for questions.
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agenda |
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List two things every résumé must include.
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name, address, & phone; educational history; work history; honors & citations |
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List two things every résumé might include.
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job objective, memberships, foreign languages, military service, hobbies |
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List two things every résumé should not include.
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reasons for leaving past jobs, past salaries, present salary requirements, personal data, health status, spouse's & children's names, marital status, photos, references, current employer's phone number |
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Include employer-sponsored training as part of your ______________________ background.
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educational |
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A résumé shouldn't be more than three pages, and two pages is preferred. True or false?
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false/ It shouldn't be longer than two pages and one page is preferred. |
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Most employers prefer the ___________________ résumé, in which the events are arranged according to date.
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chronological |
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The _______________________ section of your résumé should be no more than three printed lines.
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objective |
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Your military background should be detailed under the heading, "Military __________________ ."
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Service |
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The _____________________ résumé format highlights skills, knowledge, and the background you can offer your employer, but does not include previous work experience.
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functional |
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The ____________________ /amplified résumé gives a general overview as well as an
expansive, detailed description of your background.
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synoptic |
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A _______________ letter tells the employer about the position you are seeking, highlights aspects of your experience that are most useful to the employer, and explains things that your résumé can't.
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cover |
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List the three types of the letter found in #15.
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cold contact; invited; referral |
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