Margo has just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in psychology.The focus of her academic research during this fouryear degree was hypnosis.If she wanted to make her skills look "more inviting" to prospective employers,she should
A)exaggerate her accomplishments and "pad" her skill credentials.
B)only list her knowledge,research,and training in the theory and practice of hypnosis.
C)list skills she has learned,such as being able to find information on her own,to read primary research literature,to write reports,and speak in front of an audience.
D)list only that she has a bachelor's degree (not her major or research focus)and the parttime jobs she held during high school and college.

Question

Margo has just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in psychology.The focus of her academic research during this four­year degree was hypnosis.If she wanted to make her skills look "more inviting" to prospective employers,she should
A)exaggerate her accomplishments and "pad" her skill credentials.
B)only list her knowledge,research,and training in the theory and practice of hypnosis.
C)list skills she has learned,such as being able to find information on her own,to read primary research literature,to write reports,and speak in front of an audience.
D)list only that she has a bachelor's degree (not her major or research focus)and the part­time jobs she held during high school and college.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Listing specific skills she has acquired during her degree program, including research abilities and presentation skills, is the best way to showcase her qualifications to prospective employers. Exaggerating or padding her credentials is unethical and could backfire if discovered. Only listing her hypnosis knowledge may limit her prospects, while listing only part-time jobs is not relevant to her degree or career goals.

Margo Has Just Graduated from College with a Bachelor's Degree