Writing An Effective Résumé

When creating your résumé, you should _____.

The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____.

Which one of the following words is NOT an action verb?

Résumés should be written in complete sentences.

"Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in management?" The above statement is taken from a job advertisement. If Jessica is tailoring her résumé to this advertisement, which of the following words should she include, because it is most likely a keyword?

Keywords should never be repeated in a résumé.

Searching a résumé for keywords can be compared to searching the Internet when conducting research.

A synonym for a word may be included as a keyword.

Which of the following statements best describes a person's accomplishments following the résumé writing guidelines?

Résumé search programs often search for _____.

In order to make a résumé persuasive and not self-centered, omit the use of the word _____.

Given the option of receiving a generic résumé or a tailored résumé, employers prefer generic résumés.

A specific job title would be an example of a keyword.

Employers search résumés for keywords manually and electronically.

Specific words or phrases that represent the required skills, knowledge, and capabilities for a position defines _____.