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How much do you understand a résumé?

1A résumé is a detailed description of yourself in chronological order. Yes No
2A résumé is an advertisement and you are the product. Yes No
3The same résumé can be used for any jobs you are applying for. Yes No
4A résumé must be written in complete sentences. Yes No
5You should include all personal details in your résumé as employers would like to have a full picture of you. Yes No
6You should use action verbs to describe your experience and achievements in your résumés. Yes No
7If you have no work experience, you should not include a section on 'Work Experience'. Yes No
8There is a standardised résumé format that employers prefer. Yes No
9A well-written résumé will get you the job. Yes No
10You don't have to include any references unless you are asked to. Yes No
11Most interviewers do not read the résumés. Yes No
12You make your résumés stand out by printing it in colour paper. Yes No
13The longer the résumé, the better chance there is to get an interview. Yes No

A résumé is a tool to secure an initial interview.
To succeed, you need to write an effective résumé that stands out from those of the other applicants.