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In the body of a cover message, you should

A) repeat the information presented on your résumé.
B) explain why you need a job.
C) emphasize writer benefits because hiring officers want to know what appeals to you about this particular company.
D) demonstrate your qualifications and show how they fit the targeted job.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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In the opening of an unsolicited cover message, you should aim to be more persuasive by

A) demonstrating knowledge of the reader's business.
B) showing how your specific skills will benefit the company.
C) specifying the type of position you're seeking.
D) implementing all of these strategies.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A video résumé allows candidates to demonstrate their public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than they can in a traditional print résumé.

A résumé should never exceed one page.

The purpose of a cover message is to​

In the closing of a cover message, you should work to motivate __________________.

A résumé that focuses on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment has been prepared using the ____________________ style.

​A large part of your job-search strategy should be deciding what makes you special and desirable in the job market. This introspective process is called

The most important reason to prepare an e-portfolio is that it shows off your talents and qualifications more thoroughly than a print résumé.

Describing your strong points in relation to the needs of the employer in a cover message allows you to stress  ____________________ benefits.

All of the following are ways you can develop a personal brand except

A 30-second pitch describing who you are and what you can offer to a company or industry is called a(n)

Which of the following is an advantage of building a LinkedIn  résumé to have in addition to your print  résumé?

If an employment position has been announced and applicants are being solicited, you can write your cover message using a direct approach.

In today's competitive job market, the emphasis of the job search is on what the applicant wants and needs.

To conduct a safe job search online, you should post your information privately and limit your personal information.

The first line of your résumé should always be the position you are seeking.

Which online source is used most for job searching and recruiting?

You can decide what qualifications you possess and how you can prove them by asking yourself What evidence can I offer that I am a self-starter or a leader?

In the work experience section of your résumé, you should include only those jobs that you think will help you win the targeted position.