Answer "True" or "False" to each statement.
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1 | | Today, shifts in organizational structures, employment trends, and technology have increased the frequency with which people change jobs, and even careers. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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2 | | By reading trade journals, you can find insights about employment and industry attitudes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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3 | | Most businesses look for a solid fit between the applicant and the application. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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4 | | It is best not to include short-term jobs on your résumé, since you may look as if you are not a stable employee. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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5 | | The best format for your résumé depends on your personality and skills. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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6 | | The functional form is the most common form of résumé. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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7 | | Integrated résumés highlight strengths that may not be demonstrated adequately through positions the job candidate has held. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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8 | | Elaborate font styles impress résumé readers and stand out in scanning of résumés. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | | People who personally know you, your work, and your talents and who can make complimentary comments about you are people to use as references. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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10 | | You should include references in your résumés. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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11 | | You need to list any disability so that a future employer will know how to accommodate any special needs you may have. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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12 | | When you write your résumé, avoid the use of personal pronouns. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | | A cover letter, if written well, can convince a hiring manager to read your résumé and call you for an interview. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | | Employers respond negatively to bulleted lists, since the lists can't give a "feel" for the writer of the résumé. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | | It is not appropriate to use jargon on your résumé. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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