TRUE OR FALSE resumes

Battle of the Resumes

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Question 1/5

True or false

It is not necessary to have an objective statement in your resume.

False

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Question 1/5

An objective statement is not required

Instead, hiring managers are recommending you utilize a 3-4 sentence experience summary. This is a list of your skills and requirements that are needed for a certain job.

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True

Question 2/5

True or False

Your resume should only be one page.

False

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Question 2/5

it's okay for your resume to be longer than a page

Your resume should be as long as you need to demonstrate that you're the best candidate. Avoid using smaller fonts and margins in an effort to save space.

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False

Question 3/5

True or False

You should cater your resume to each job posting you are using it for.

False

True

Question 3/5

PERSONALIZE your resume accordingly

Different employers will require different qualifications, skills, and experience. Making adjustments to your resume based on details in the job posting makes it more relevant to employers and gives you the best chance of standing out in the candidate pool.

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True

Question 4/5

True or False

Under the job description, you should only list the responsibilities of the role.

False

True

Question 4/5

Don't overlook your accomplishments

Focus on what you've accomplished in your various activities and how you have benefitted the company.

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Question 5/5

True or False

You can use colors in your resume

False

True

Question 5/5

Color in Moderation is okay

As long as the contrast between the text and background is high, using color won't prevent your resume from being scanned.

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