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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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often involved in motivation and performance.

Novel Stimuli

New or unfamiliar stimuli that have not been previously experienced, often triggering curiosity or exploration.

Free Riding

Benefiting from resources, goods, or services without contributing to the cost or effort involved.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple tasks and doing worse on complex tasks.