Nina has been on a long break since her previous job and has been taking advantage of the time off to travel. Now she is applying for the position of an analyst at a leading organization that intends to hire people who can work well in a diverse environment. Being well-travelled, Nina has a healthy respect for different cultures. Assuming that Nina possesses the necessary qualifications, which of these actions will best help Nina secure an interview at the organization?
A) Nina emphasizes her relevant skills and qualifications but de-emphasizes the break because this information will not serve the employer's needs.
B) Nina prepares a single sheet résumé, highlighting the skills and capabilities she acquired in her previous employment that might be relevant to this job and does not mention her break.
C) Nina presents her work history in reverse chronological order, highlights relevant skills and mentions how the break has enriched her cultural understanding.
D) Nina prepares a chronological résumé and attaches a copy of her blog, in which she has written her thoughts about how meeting people from various countries has enriched her life.

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Option C is the best choice because it presents Nina's work history in reverse chronological order, highlighting relevant skills, and also mentions how the break has enriched her cultural understanding. This will show the employer that Nina has not been idle during her break but has gained valuable experiences and skills that could benefit the organization. Option A may result in Nina missing out on highlighting her strengths, while options B and D do not provide a complete picture of Nina's experiences and skills.

Nina Has Been on a Long Break Since Her Previous