Question 1

Discuss nine tips for creating a successful LinkedIn profile.

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Question 2

Choose a position in any field that you could be potentially qualified for after your graduation and prepare a list of five keywords that should be included in the résumé when applying for this position.

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Question 3

Describe the main sections or elements that are included on most résumés.

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Question 4

If most résumés are about selling yourself for the ideal career opportunity, why should they not include any personal data? Why should employers not insist on a résumé with the applicant's picture on it but welcome video résumés?

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Question 5

Describe the six most common formats in which you can produce a résumé. What are some other kinds of formats? When and how should they be used?

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Question 6

Is the format of your résumé also a criteria for an employer to judge your compatibility with their organization? Explain your answer. As a potential employer, what format of résumés would you encourage and why?

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Question 7

As someone who has just graduated, you may not have a clear career path when you enter the job market. How would your uncertainty affect the way your write your résumé? What is the purpose of the career objective section in a résumé and how does it serve the employer's needs?

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Quiz 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés