Why Should Job Applicants Avoid Using Clichés in Résumés

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why should job applicants avoid using clichés in résumés?

• A)They portray applicants as being desperate for a job.
• B)They are perceived as a sign of deception.
• C)They do not indicate an applicant's areas of improvement.
• D)They are perceived as showing unrealistic or naïve expectations about a job.
• E)They reflect negatively on previous employers.

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