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Question 1
6.25
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Question 1
Your cover letter should accomplish which of the following?


explain what you did wrong in your last position that you would like to fix if you get this position


give prospective employers an autobiography, listing every accomplishment from childhood to the present


get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and explain why you are the best person for the position

Question 2
Question 2
6.25
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Question 2
Which best describes a résumé?


a professional letter you write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position


a lengthy essay detailing everything you have ever done that would make someone want to hire you


a professional autobiography in outline form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments, and more

Question 3
Question 3
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Question 3
Which of the following should you include on a résumé?


social security number, date of birth, medical conditions


wage/salary expectations, what you expect from the position


education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information

Question 4
Question 4
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Question 4
Which of the following descriptions of a previous job is the most effectively worded for a résumé?


“I went through and converted 5,000 hard copy files to digital files.”


“I was able to digitize 5,000 pages of materials.”


“I digitized more than 5,000 pages of library materials.”

Question 5
Question 5
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Question 5
Which of the following should a cover letter accomplish?


explain what you did wrong in your last position that you would like to fix if you get this position


give prospective employers an autobiography, listing every accomplishment from childhood to the present


get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and explain why you are the best person for the position

Question 6
Question 6
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Question 6
Which of the following should be included on a résumé?


preferred work hours


family situation


work experience

Question 7
Question 7
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Question 7
Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter?


information about how you learned about the position or company


highlights of your skills or accomplishments


reasons why you left your last position

Question 8
Question 8
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Question 8
Which of the following should be included on a résumé for any position?


social security number, date of birth, medical conditions


wage/salary expectations, what you expect from the position


education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information

Question 9
Question 9
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Question 9
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé?


winning a pie-eating contest


being elected prom king or queen


an award earned in your field

Question 10
Question 10
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Question 10
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé?


winning a sweepstakes prize


beating a video game in record time


certification in a job-related skill

Question 11
Question 11
6.25
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Question 11
Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make sure that her résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her?


Let typos remain to show that you’re not too picky or uptight.


Put in as many details as possible.


Use action verbs and phrases.

Question 12
Question 12
6.25
Points
Question 12
A résumé is which of the following?


a professional letter you write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position


a lengthy essay detailing everything you have ever done that would make someone want to hire you


a professional autobiography in outline form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments, and more

Question 13
Question 13
6.25
Points
Question 13
Which of the following best defines a cover letter?


a professional autobiography in outline form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments, and more


a lengthy essay detailing everything you have ever done that would make someone want to hire you


a professional letter you write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position

Question 14
Question 14
6.25
Points
Question 14
Which of the following entries is the most effectively worded for including on a résumé?


“I organized biannual volunteer projects for my favorite charity.”


“I was instrumental in organizing volunteer projects involving over 100 people.”


“I organized biannual volunteer projects with upwards of 100 volunteers per event.

Question 15
Question 15
6.25
Points
Question 15
Which of the following will make your résumé more effective?


Let typos remain to show that you’re not too picky or uptight.


Put in as many details as possible.


Use action verbs and phrases.

Question 16
Question 16
6.25
Points
Question 16
Which of the following should NOT be included on a résumé?


volunteer experience


job-related skills


childhood hobbies

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 1:**
Your cover letter should accomplish which of the following?
**Answer:** get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and explain why you are the best person for the position

**Question 2:**
Which best describes a résumé?
**Answer:** a professional autobiography in outline form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments, and more

**Question 3:**
Which of the following should you include on a résumé?
**Answer:** education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information

**Question 4:**
Which of the following descriptions of a previous job is the most effectively worded for a résumé?
**Answer:** “I digitized more than 5,000 pages of library materials.”

**Question 5:**
Which of the following should a cover letter accomplish?
**Answer:** get the reader’s attention, reflect genuine interest in the position, and explain why you are the best person for the position

**Question 6:**
Which of the following should be included on a résumé?
**Answer:** work experience

**Question 7:**
Which of the following should you AVOID in your cover letter?
**Answer:** reasons why you left your last position

**Question 8:**
Which of the following should be included on a résumé for any position?
**Answer:** education, work experience, relevant skills, contact information

**Question 9:**
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé?
**Answer:** an award earned in your field

**Question 10:**
Which of the following is a professional accomplishment that could go on a résumé?
**Answer:** certification in a job-related skill

**Question 11:**
Katie is nervous about her upcoming job opportunities and wants to make sure that her résumé is perfect. What is the best advice for her?
**Answer:** Use action verbs and phrases.

**Question 12:**
A résumé is which of the following?
**Answer:** a professional autobiography in outline form that shows your education, work experience, job-related skills, accomplishments, and more

**Question 13:**
Which of the following best defines a cover letter?
**Answer:** a professional letter you write to introduce yourself and tell a prospective employer why you qualify for a position

**Question 14:**
Which of the following entries is the most effectively worded for including on a résumé?
**Answer:** “I organized biannual volunteer projects with upwards of 100 volunteers per event."

**Question 15:**
Which of the following will make your résumé more effective?
**Answer:** Use action verbs and phrases.

**Question 16:**
Which of the following should NOT be included on a résumé?
**Answer:** childhood hobbies

Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!

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