The Purpose of a Résumé Is to

question 21

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a résumé is to

• A) tell your academic life.
• B) get you a job.
• C) help you to obtain an interview.
• D) be as memorable as possible to make you stand out.

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Definitions:

Outstanding

Unsettled or remaining due; not yet paid, resolved, or completed.

Stock Split

A decision by a company to increase the number of its outstanding shares by issuing more shares to current shareholders.

Common Stock

An equity ownership interest in a corporation, typically entitling the owner to vote on corporate governance matters and receive dividends.

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock, indicating the company's profitability.