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Resumes
follow a general format
should be updated regularly
have headings for easy reading
are all identical
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Resumes should include dates of school attendence/graduation, work, awards, etc.
False
True
3
What information is included on resumes in Taiwan but NOT in the US or UK?
Age
Gender
Marital Status
Photos
4
Before you send your resume to anyone for a position you should
Customize it to the position you are applying for
Have someone else proofread it
Check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Keep it vague and usable for any situation
5
Which headings should be included in a USA resume?
Skills
References
Education
Objective statement (optional)
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In the USA, resumes should be
one, up to two pages maximum.
long enough to include your references.
more than two pages, including your entire work/school history.
targeted to the position you are applying for.
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All resumes include the same headings in the same order
False
True
8
When writing about competitions or awards
Put the date of the award competition
Don't use awards/competitions
Use the official name of the award/competition
Be vague about awards/competitions
9
Your name on your resume should:
be written in an elaborate fancy script
Be bold
Be big (up to 16pt font size)
Only include your first name
10
Which should be part of your contact information?
phone
social media handle
email
address
11
When using a photo make sure you:
have a plain, non-distracting background
use a photo that is not more than 6 months old
look friendly, competent, and professional
give thumbs up, peace signs, hand signals
12
It's okay to plagiarize (present someone else's information as your own) on your resume.
True
False
13
Information other than your optional summary statement should:
Include long wordy explanations
Include random, unrelated information
Be presented in a logical, chronological order
Be brief and easy to read quickly
14
You should rename your resume so that it's easy to find
False
True
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When saving your resume, a good file name would include:
Your full name
The date
The original template name
The position or company applied to
