Resume Writing, English Language

Question: A curriculum vitae (CV) is different from a resume in that ______.
A
a resume is generally one to two pages long; a CV can range from two to thirty pages, depending on the candidate's field

B
a resume includes a brief summary of the candidate's relevant work experience; a CV includes the candidate's entire academic and professional history whether it's relevant or not

C
a resume is usually targeted at a specific position, so a candidate may have several versions; a CV covers all positions, so a candidate usually needs only one version

D
All of these

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Question: Sarah left her job as a teacher five years ago to stay home and take care of a sickly parent. During that time, she completed a degree in veterinary science and volunteered at the local animal shelter. Which type of resume would best serve Sarah now that she is returning to the workforce?
A
Chronological

B
Functional

C
Combination

D
None of these

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Question: The use of the words "I," "me," and "mine" in a resume is_______.
A
discouraged because the resume should be user-centered

B
recommended because the resume should stress the accomplishments and personal experiences of the candidate

C
a matter of personal choice

D
None of these

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Question: In 1996 Christopher earned a B.A. in English with a 3.7 GPA. In 2001 he received a second B.A. in English Education with a 3.9 GPA. He then went on to complete his M.Ed. in Curriculum Development with a 3.5 GPA. How should he list this information in the Education section of his resume?
A
In reverse chronological order, with his highest degree earned listed first

B
In chronological order, with his first degree earned listed first

C
According to his GPA, from highest to lowest

D
None of these

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Question: To make a resume reader-friendly, the content of each section should generally be ______.
A
written in paragraph form

B
indented or formatted into columns

C
presented in bulleted lists

D
presented in a combination of paragraphs and bulleted lists

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Question: Which of the following statements about the role of keywords in an e-resume is/are TRUE?
A
Keywords help search engines find a candidate's resume.

B
Using keywords in an e-resume is unprofessional and should be avoided.

C
The effective use of keywords makes a good impression on prospective employers.

D
Keywords help narrow down the employer's search for the right candidate.

E
c and d

F
a and d

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Question: In a cover letter, it is an acceptable practice for the candidate to name drop if he or she has a good connection at the company.
A
True

B
False

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Question: Which of the following can be included in the Experience section of a resume?
A
Paid employment, internships, volunteer work

B
Work experience, professional degrees earned

C
Paid employment only

D
Work experience, relevant academic coursework

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Question: A resume can best be described as _____.
A
a detailed business card for entrepreneurs to receive funding from venture capitalists

B
a marketing tool that describes at length one's personal, educational, and professional experiences and qualifications

C
a selling tool for job seekers that briefly outlines relevant skills and experiences for potential employers

D
a collection of work that demonstrates one's skills to potential employers

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Question: One of the major benefits of a combination resume is that ______.
A
the candidate can effectively target the specific skills required by an employer or job announcement

B
it allows more flexibility and creativity in how the content is presented

C
it is more focused on an uninterrupted work history than on particular skills

D
All of these

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Question: A curriculum vitae (CV) is different from a resume in that ______.

Question: Sarah left her job as a teacher five years ago to stay home and take care of a sickly parent. During that time, she completed a degree in veterinary science and volunteered at the local animal shelter. Which type of resume would best serve Sarah now that she is returning to the workforce?

Question: The use of the words "I," "me," and "mine" in a resume is_______.

Question: In 1996 Christopher earned a B.A. in English with a 3.7 GPA. In 2001 he received a second B.A. in English Education with a 3.9 GPA. He then went on to complete his M.Ed. in Curriculum Development with a 3.5 GPA. How should he list this information in the Education section of his resume?

Question: To make a resume reader-friendly, the content of each section should generally be ______.

Question: Which of the following statements about the role of keywords in an e-resume is/are TRUE?

Question: In a cover letter, it is an acceptable practice for the candidate to name drop if he or she has a good connection at the company.

Question: Which of the following can be included in the Experience section of a resume?

Question: A resume can best be described as _____.

Question: One of the major benefits of a combination resume is that ______.