Question 1

education section

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Here you should put your highest level of education related to the job you want.

Question 2

most employers love seeing key words from the job descriptions because it shows you did your homework

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This is the technique of using key words on your resume.  It is called key word stuffing.  Why use it?

Question 3

name

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The first thing on the resume is...

Question 4

experience section

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This is the heart of your resume.  It should include your most relevant work experience for the job you want as well as your job titles, actions, taken, and results achieved.

Question 5

because employers want someone who can specifically relate to their open position

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Why is it not a good idea to use the same resume for every job you apply for in today's world.

Question 6

contact information

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This section includes information the employer will use to contact you.

Question 7

job description

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This is where employers tell you exactly what they want to see on your resume.

Question 8

No

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Most people write one resume and use it for every job application.  Is this an effective way to get jobs?

Question 9

applicant tracking systems

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Because employers get hundreds of applications for every job opening, they use this to screen resumes.

Question 10

mailing address

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The second thing on your resume is...

Question 11

it indicates where to mail official documents, and it shows employers where you are located

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What are the two purposes of your mailing address on your resume?

Question 12

True

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True or False:  Employers aren't interested in your experiences that are unrelated to the job?

Question 13

True

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True or False:  Employers only care about your experiences that specifically relate to their open position?

Question 14

the job description

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You use this as a starting point to build your resume.

Question 15

summary section

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In this section, you should include the job title for your desired job, a brief description of yourself, and a list of your most relevant skills.

Question 16

additional information

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In this section, you should list your biggest accomplishments, certifications, and awards.

Question 17

123 Tower Street, Apt. 23, Warden, WA 98857

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what is the proper format for a mailing address?

Question 18

yes

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When including an email address, make sure it is a professional looking email address.

Question 19

applicant tracking system (ATS)

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Using key words from the job description helps you get past this, and land an interview.

Question 20

list your name as you'd like to be known by the employer

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When writing your name on the resume, what rule should you follow?

Question 21

Tell the employer what you want for them, and how to contact you.

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The call to action part of the cover letter should do what?

Question 22

xoxoxo

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Your Sign-Off should start with what?

Question 23

Yes

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You should highlight your passion and experience as it relates directly to the job you are applying.

Question 24

It demonstrates you have experience and the desire to get better.

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Why include a "next" part in the passion and experience section?

Question 25

Yes

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The passion and experience section is a great place to put in words and phrases found in the job description?

Question 26

Yes

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The call to action should be short and too the point.

Question 27

What you are passionate about, what relevant experience you have, and what you want to do next.

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When writing the passion and experience section you should include what?

Question 28

it helps employers know if you will stay for a while

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Why is it important to list the years worked at each company?

Question 29

Yes

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When developing additional information, include any relevant activities, skills, certifications, and awards you haven't included.

Question 30

name 20pt, bold ALL CAPS, address 11pt, email address, phone number 11pt

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When completing the contact information section, how should font sizes be incorporated?

Question 31

your most relevant skills that match the job description

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When crafting your summary section, you should include what?

Question 32

When it is over a 3.2

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When should you list your GPA?

Question 33

No

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Should you use an email address that includes your current employers name?

Question 34

yes

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When crafting your experience section you should list your most recent employer, your most recent job title, and the experiences you've had that most closely relate to the job you are applying for.

Question 35

strong, active action words

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When listing your experiences, what should you start each with?

Question 36

yes

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When including your phone number, you should include the number you use most often?

Question 37

List your highest level of education that's related to the job you want

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When listing your education, what is the rule to follow?

Question 38

yes

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The summary section of your resume should provide a brief summary of who you are and some of your key skills.

Question 39

yes

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Job titles might be the most important information on your resume.

Question 40

Any relevant activities, honors, or awards from your school

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What else should you list in your education section?

Question 41

list organizations you volunteered for, big projects you worked on, or jobs you did yourself

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If you do not have any job experience, what should you do?

Question 42

experience

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This is the area where most employers spend the most time when reading a resume.

Question 43

jose.espinoza@gmail.com

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which email should be used?

Question 44

One or two of your interest, hobbies, or activities.

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What should you include in additional information

Question 45

three or four bullet points that highlight the experiene you gained

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What should you list under each job?

Question 46

Yes

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It is important to write your degree so it matches the educational requirements wording as closely as possible to the job description?

Question 47

Yes, because you might not know the person gender or marital status.

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You should avoid using Mr., Ms., Mrs., or Miss.

Question 48

Check the application information.

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How do you know if the job application requires a cover letter?

Question 49

Passion and Experience

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I'm passionate about _______.  As my resume shows, I have experience ___________. I also have expertise with ________.

Question 50

It shows you are loyal to their product or services, you like their company culture, or you have a specific reason you want to work there.

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What does the attention grabber paragraph do?

Question 51

The purpose of the letter

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Since employers typically look at most cover letters for only a few seconds, what should you start your cover letter with?

Question 52

Your contact information, salutation, opening pargarph, attention grabber paragraph, passion and experience paragraph, call to action, and sign-off.

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What should you include in your cover letter?

Question 53

It tells the employer why they should hire you

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The passion and experience part of the cover letter serves what purpose?

Question 54

Call to Action

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Please contact me at __________ (email address) or __________ (phone number) to arrange a time for me to interview for this position.  I am available at your convenience.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Question 55

True

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True or False: When employers are reading the attention grabber, they are looking for the personal connections you have to their organization?

Question 56

It means less training for them.

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Why do employer's look for personal connections?

Question 57

The contact information for the employer including the hiring manager's name and mailing address

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What should go below the date on your cover letter?

Question 58

A good example of an opening paragraph

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I am interested in applying for your _______(job title) that was posted on _________/

Question 59

To tell the ready why the letter is relevant to them

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What is your purpose for writing the cover letter?

Question 60

Yes

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If the job description lists a skill you don't have, be proactive and learn the skill.

Question 61

No

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When writing the cover letter, you should wish the reader a good day, or tell them something they already know.

Question 62

It should be short so the employer can read it quickly.

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What is the golden rule of your opening paragraph?

Question 63

Attention Grabber

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This grabs the employer's attention by making a connection between you and their company, their products/services and/or any of their employees.

Question 64

To see if you have any personal connection to their organization or a passion for their product/services.

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Why do employers ask for a cover letter?

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