Question 1
What is the main purpose of a resume?
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Question 2
What is the main purpose of a cover letter?
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Question 3
What is a chronological resume format?
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Question 4
What is a functional resume format?
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Question 5
What is a combination resume format?
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Question 6
What contact information should a resume include?
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Question 7
Why should you avoid an unprofessional email address?
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Question 8
When is a one-page resume appropriate?
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Question 9
What is a resume summary?
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Question 10
What is an objective statement used for?
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Question 11
What is an action verb in resume writing?
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Question 12
Why start bullets with action verbs?
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Question 13
What makes a strong bullet point?
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Question 14
What does it mean to quantify achievements?
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Question 15
Why should you avoid long paragraphs on a resume?
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Question 16
Why are typos a serious resume mistake?
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Question 17
Why avoid inconsistent fonts or spacing?
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Question 18
How many bullet points per job is typical?
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Question 19
What should your job titles include?
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Question 20
Why avoid listing every task you ever did?
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Question 21
What should a skills section include?
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Question 22
Why avoid listing every skill you can think of?
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Question 23
What should the education section include?
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Question 24
Why avoid using a photo on a resume?
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Question 25
What is tailoring a resume?
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Question 26
Why match keywords from the job posting?
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Question 27
Give an action verb for leadership.
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Question 28
Give an action verb for improvement.
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Give an action verb for creation.
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Question 30
Give an action verb for analysis.
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Give an action verb for collaboration.
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Question 32
What is a standard cover letter structure?
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Question 33
What should a cover letter opening include?
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Question 34
What should the cover letter body focus on?
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Question 35
What should the cover letter closing include?
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Question 36
Why should you address a cover letter to a person?
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Question 37
What if you cannot find a hiring manager name?
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Question 38
Why avoid generic cover letters?
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Question 39
Why avoid repeating your resume in the cover letter?
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Question 40
What is the best tense for current job bullets?
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Question 41
What is the best tense for past job bullets?
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Question 42
Why avoid slang or casual language?
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Question 43
What should your file name for a resume be?
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Question 44
Why save resumes as PDF unless told otherwise?
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Question 45
What is a clean resume layout?
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Question 46
Why avoid tiny font sizes?
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Question 47
What is a relevant accomplishment?
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Question 48
Why avoid listing references on a resume?
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Question 49
What is the purpose of a headline line?
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Question 50
Why avoid overly long resumes?
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Question 51
What is the best order for resume sections?
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Question 52
Why avoid gaps without explanation?
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Question 53
What can you include to address employment gaps?
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Question 54
What spacing makes a resume easier to read?
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Question 55
What should you proofread before submitting?
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Question 56
Why avoid copying job descriptions?
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Question 57
What is a transferable skill?
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Question 58
What is a project section used for?
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Question 59
Why avoid dense graphics or tables?
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Question 60
Why avoid inaccurate skill levels?
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Question 61
What is a certification section?
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Question 62
Why include volunteer experience?
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Question 63
What is the best file format if a portal asks for text?
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Question 64
What should a resume bullet avoid?
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Question 65
Give an action verb for communication.
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Question 66
Give an action verb for problem solving.
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Question 67
Give an action verb for organizing.
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Question 68
Give an action verb for training.
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Question 69
What should a LinkedIn link show?
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Question 70
Why avoid exaggerating titles?
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Question 71
What should you research before writing a cover letter?
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Question 72
How long should a cover letter be?
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Question 73
What should you avoid in a cover letter tone?
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Question 74
Why avoid using the same resume for every job?
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Question 75
What is a measurable result example?
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Question 76
Why avoid abbreviations without explanation?
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Question 77
What is a common resume font choice?
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Question 78
Why keep margins consistent?
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Question 79
What should you do before submitting an application?
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Question 80
What should you include in a cover letter example?
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Question 81
What is the best way to show career progression?
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Question 82
Why avoid using all caps?
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Question 83
What is a relevant coursework section used for?
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Question 84
Why avoid salary requirements on a resume?
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Question 85
What should a resume summary avoid?
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Question 86
What does a good cover letter show about you?
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Question 87
What should you do with irrelevant older experience?
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Question 88
Why avoid multiple columns in a resume?
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Question 89
What is a good rule for resume length?
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Question 90
What should you include for each job entry?
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Question 91
What should you avoid in a cover letter opening?
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Question 92
What is the best way to show leadership without a title?
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Question 93
Why avoid using the same bullets for different jobs?
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Question 94
What should your resume focus on for a target role?
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Question 95
What is the best way to list multiple roles at one company?
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Question 96
How can you show enthusiasm without hype?
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Question 97
Why avoid inaccurate dates?
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Question 98
What should you do after customizing a resume?
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Question 99
What should you do before submitting a cover letter?
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Question 100
Why avoid exaggeration or false claims?
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