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Résumé Formatting and Distribution Answers

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Which résumé formatting guideline, indicated by the red arrow, is being violated above?

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Do not use résumé as a heading
B
Use white space effectively
C
Capitalize and bold headings, indent text
D
Single-space the body, double-space between sections
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Which of the following is a “DON’T” regarding scannable résumés?

A
Print on white paper with black ink
B
Use special characters like italics and underlining
C
Add spaces before and after slashes
D
Use a clean and neat overall format
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A résumé should be sent to employers and to the applicant’s network.

A
T
B
F
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After submitting a résumé by mail, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1 day
B
2-3 days
C
1 week
D
2 weeks
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After submitting a résumé electronically, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1-2 days
B
1-2 weeks
C
2-3 days
D
4-5 days
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An effectively distributed résumé will help you get an interview. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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An applicant should always print their résumé on paper that is _____.

A
their favorite color
B
white or light colored
C
highly patterned
D
bright or florescent
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Before sending a résumé, you should always checked with the employer to see what operating system they use.

A
T
B
F
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After submitting a résumé by mail, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1 day
B
2-3 days
C
1 week
D
2 weeks
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Your résumé should always begin with the title RESUME at the top.

A
T
B
F
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An applicant should always print their résumé on paper that is _____.

A
their favorite color
B
white or light colored
C
highly patterned
D
bright or florescent
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Which of the following is a “DO” regarding scannable résumés?

A
It should have parentheses to separate numbers
B
It should have lots of graphic images
C
It should be written in a simple, standard font
D
It should have columns to separate sections
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What is the minimum number of different résumé formats that an individual should have prepared?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Small, family owned businesses usually require applicants to submit electronic résumés.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a “DON’T” regarding scannable résumés?

A
Print on white paper with black ink
B
Use special characters like italics and underlining
C
Add spaces before and after slashes
D
Use a clean and neat overall format
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When formatting your résumé, it is important to _____.

A
Order the content logically
B
Make the overall design appealing
C
Ensure the grammar and spelling is flawless
D
All of the above
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Why is it important to take special steps to format an electronic résumé properly?

A
It demonstrates superior knowledge over other candidates
B
It shows time went into applying for the position
C
It ensures the document is clear and readable
D
All of the above
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Scannable résumés are:

A
Written by hand and then scanned
B
Typed on a typewriter
C
Created in a word-processing program
D
Recorded using voice scanning technology
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Which of the following résumés would most likely get thrown in the garbage?

A
A résumé typed in black ink
B
A résumé following a traditional format
C
A résumé on hot pink paper
D
A résumé typed in a common font
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After submitting a résumé electronically, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?

A
1-2 days
B
1-2 weeks
C
2-3 days
D
4-5 days

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