A nurse who is applying for a position contacts an expert on writing resumes and cover letters and is told:
A) to use correction fluid sparingly.
B) that when an error is made, a single line should be used to cross through the mistake, and initials should be inserted above the error.
C) to limit margins to one half inch so that the page appears full of information.
D) to be concise, limit the resume to a single page.

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Correct:A resume is an effective,compressed one-page summary of the nurse's education and employment history.
Incorrect:a.The use of correction fluid is inappropriate.A sloppy resume will cast doubt on one's abilities to be proactive as a professional nurse.
b.When an error is made,the resume should be redone or checked for spelling and grammar on a word processor.
c.The resume of a graduate nurse can be full of information without the need for nonstandard margins.

A Nurse Who Is Applying for a Position Contacts an Expert