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What is the purpose of a resume?
What is the purpose of a resume?
- To use full sentences and elaborate on personal achievements
- To list personal information such as age and height
- To serve as a tool to market yourself and showcase your value to an institution (correct)
- To create a negative image of yourself
What should be avoided when writing a resume?
What should be avoided when writing a resume?
- Exaggerating or lying (correct)
- Using complex vocabulary to impress the employer
- Using the first person 'I'
- Including personal information like age and height
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
- To highlight personal achievements in a narrative format
- To provide a detailed list of references
- To explain how you discovered the job vacancy and showcase written communication skills (correct)
- To request a specific salary for the job
What should the opening of a cover letter contain?
What should the opening of a cover letter contain?
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What is the recommended approach when listing references in a resume?
What is the recommended approach when listing references in a resume?
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What should the salutation of a cover letter contain?
What should the salutation of a cover letter contain?
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What is the recommended approach for listing references in a resume?
What is the recommended approach for listing references in a resume?
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What should be avoided when writing a resume?
What should be avoided when writing a resume?
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What is the purpose of a cover letter?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
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What is the purpose of a resume?
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