Introduction to Résumé Writing Answers

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An electronic résumé is a plain-looking document.

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T
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F
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Which of the following statements about electronic résumés is false?

A
Directions for submitting electronic résumés should be followed carefully.
B
Many companies only use electronically submitted or emailed résumés.
C
Electronic résumés should be typed in a standard word processing program.
D
Electronic résumés should be saved in HTML format.
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During this stage of résumé review, employers use the résumé to guide interview questions:

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Stage 1
B
Stage 2
C
Stage 3
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A very plain-looking résumé designed to be delivered via e-mail or an online e-form is a _______.

A
Print résumé
B
Web résumé
C
Electronic résumé
D
Scannable résumé
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During this stage of résumé review, employers determine who will receive interviews:

A
Stage 1
B
Stage 2
C
Stage 3
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A word-processed résumé designed to be visually appealing is a _______.

A
Print résumé
B
Web résumé
C
Electronic résumé
D
Scannable résumé
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A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______.

A
Print résumé
B
Web résumé
C
Electronic résumé
D
Scannable résumé
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In order to scan résumés, employers will use a scanner which looks like a compact copy machine.

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T
B
F
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After an employer has narrowed down résumés, they usually bring in 10 or fewer applicants to interview.

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T
B
F
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During this stage of résumé review, résumés are quickly scanned to eliminate as many candidates as possible:

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Stage 1
B
Stage 2
C
Stage 3
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The appearance of a résumé can change drastically after it has been scanned.

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T
B
F
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A résumé can be delivered through _____.

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mail
B
e-mail
C
fax
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about electronic résumés is false?

A
Directions for submitting electronic résumés should be followed carefully.
B
Many companies only use electronically submitted or emailed résumés.
C
Electronic résumés should be typed in a standard word processing program.
D
Electronic résumés should be saved in HTML format.
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The primary purpose of the résumé is to _____.

A
obtain interviews
B
practice stating your skills
C
prepare for a follow up interview
D
provide your network with information

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