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The type of résumé that focuses on your education and experience is known as a ________ résumé.


A) standard
B) reflective
C) functional
D) focused

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Which section can be used to show employers that you are keeping up with developments in your field?


A) activities and interests
B) experience
C) education
D) memberships

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Your application letter should be thought of as a ________.


A) brief note
B) sales document
C) mini essay
D) memo

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You should always list your grade point average in your résumé.

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Which section can be used to demonstrate that you share the same values as your potential employer?


A) education
B) activities and interests
C) skills summary
D) memberships

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In which section of a résumé is it okay to be unabashedly self-promoting?


A) education
B) experience
C) honours and awards
D) skills summary

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Why is it important to include an "activities and interests" section in your résumé?

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An "activities and interests" section is...

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How should the salutation of your cover letter read when you can't find out the name of the person doing the hiring?


A) To Whom It May Concern
B) Dear Sir or Madam
C) Dear HR Manager
D) You should leave the salutation blank.

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It is okay to have more than one education paragraph in a cover letter.

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In which section of a résumé should you mention fluency in languages other than English?


A) skills summary
B) activities and interests
C) education
D) languages spoken

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Whether you are in good physical shape is of no concern to potential employers.

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What are the advantages of applying to unadvertised job openings?

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One advantage of applying to unadvertise...

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Which of the following should you NOT include in the education paragraph of your cover letter?


A) your grades
B) projects you've worked on
C) courses you've taken
D) your full education history

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You should omit programs you did not complete from your résumé.

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A basketball coach can be used as a reference.

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It is okay to use Facebook for professional networking.

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In which section of a résumé do you demonstrate that you have clear goals for your future?


A) skills summary
B) goals summary
C) career objective
D) experience

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C

A functional résumé is also known as a focused résumé.

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Which of the following pieces of information should NOT be included in your letterhead?


A) name
B) date
C) address
D) contact information

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Which section of a résumé should you modify depending on the employer and job description?


A) education
B) experience
C) skills summary
D) honours and awards

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