Question 1

A smart job seeker can maximize the number of __________________ that a computer program will recognize (increase the number of "hits") by incorporating words from the advertisement or job description in a résumé.

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Question 2

When preparing a résumé for e-mailing, you may be asked by the recruiter to save it as a(n) _______________ file.

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Question 3

Although recruiters and applicants complain about _____________ ______________ (two words), they are useful for gathering job-search information about things such as résumés, salaries, and interview tips.

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Question 4

Some organizations might request you to input your résumé information into their company _______________ to allow for quicker searches of qualified candidates.

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Question 5

A job seeker with little work experience but relevant certifications, skills, and coursework should start a résumé with a summary of _________________.

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Question 6

You should include your contact information in the ________________ of your cover letter to motivate action from the reader.

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Question 7

A résumé that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position, has been prepared using the __________________ style.

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Question 8

Students who have little work experience should write a cover letter that spotlights their ______________ and how they can apply it to a specific job.

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Question 9

If you decide not to include a(n) ______________ ______________ (two words) in your résumé, you need to be sure to discuss your work-related goals in your cover letter.

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Quiz 12: The Job Search, Résumés, Social Media, and Cover Letters