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What should be listed in the 'EXPERIENCE' section of a resume?
What should be listed in the 'EXPERIENCE' section of a resume?
- Job title, dates, and skills developed
- Only job title and employer
- Job title, employer, location, and dates (correct)
- Employer, location, and skills developed
What should be de-emphasized in the 'EXPERIENCE' section of a resume?
What should be de-emphasized in the 'EXPERIENCE' section of a resume?
- Location
- Job title
- Employer
- Dates (correct)
In the 'EXPERIENCE' section, what should you decide when listing the job title and employer?
In the 'EXPERIENCE' section, what should you decide when listing the job title and employer?
- Whether to use 'I' or 'my'
- Whether to highlight full-time or part-time positions
- Whether to list job title or employer first (correct)
- Whether to include skills or responsibilities
What should the 'EXPERIENCE' section be tailored for?
What should the 'EXPERIENCE' section be tailored for?
How should the skills be listed in the resume's 'SKILLS' section?
How should the skills be listed in the resume's 'SKILLS' section?
What should be avoided when writing the resume?
What should be avoided when writing the resume?
What should be used to describe the skills developed and applied in the resume?
What should be used to describe the skills developed and applied in the resume?
What is important to remember when listing experiences in the 'EXPERIENCE' section?
What is important to remember when listing experiences in the 'EXPERIENCE' section?
How should the 'EXPERIENCE' section be divided?
How should the 'EXPERIENCE' section be divided?
What is the main challenge in writing a resume?
What is the main challenge in writing a resume?
Why do HR professionals and hiring managers spend only 10-30 seconds on a resume?
Why do HR professionals and hiring managers spend only 10-30 seconds on a resume?
What is the potential consequence of organizing information incorrectly in a resume?
What is the potential consequence of organizing information incorrectly in a resume?
What is a résumé typically used for when seeking employment?
What is a résumé typically used for when seeking employment?
In many contexts, how long is a résumé usually?
In many contexts, how long is a résumé usually?
What kind of content do many résumés contain?
What kind of content do many résumés contain?
What does a résumé reflect?
What does a résumé reflect?
What is the purpose of heavy use of active verbs in a résumé?
What is the purpose of heavy use of active verbs in a résumé?
Why do some experts caution about obsessive review of documents or similar activities when writing a resume?
Why do some experts caution about obsessive review of documents or similar activities when writing a resume?
Which font is recommended for building a resume?
Which font is recommended for building a resume?
What should you emphasize in your resume?
What should you emphasize in your resume?
What should you be selective about when listing your activities/interests?
What should you be selective about when listing your activities/interests?
What should you avoid in your resume descriptions?
What should you avoid in your resume descriptions?
When should you use 'References available upon request' on your resume?
When should you use 'References available upon request' on your resume?
What is recommended for checking for spelling and grammar errors on your resume?
What is recommended for checking for spelling and grammar errors on your resume?
What is the purpose of a cover letter when applying for a job?
What is the purpose of a cover letter when applying for a job?
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