Resume Basics Flashcard

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You should always include your detailed personal address on a resume

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False

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Why should you avoid using tables, text boxes, or pictures in your resume?

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ATS doesn’t read the contents in tables, text boxes, or pictures.

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What should you consider about your weaknesses when applying for a position?

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Rephrase them positively

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Which font is NOT appropriate for a resume?

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Which is the best way to describe your experience at a previous job? A.) Made a database to store customer info. B.) Made a Microsoft database to store data. C.) Designed a client database using Microsoft Access; doubled speed of information retrieval. D.) Made a client database on Access and it made finding stuff way faster.

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Designed a client database using Microsoft Access; doubled speed of information retrieval.

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What is recommended instead of using lengthy paragraphs in a resume?

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Using short text and bullets

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You can use your best friend as a reference

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False

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All of these are okay to wear to an interview except...

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Leggings

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Why is it important to research the company before an interview?

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To understand the company culture and values

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At the end of the interview, when they ask if you have any questions you should always ask...

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What is the anticipated hiring timeline?