A Common Criticism of Including a Career Objective on a Résumé

question 36

Multiple Choice

A common criticism of including a career objective on a résumé is that it:

• A)may be too vague.
• B)takes too much room on the résumé.
• C)is frequently the same as that of other candidates.
• D)is not of interest to most employers.
• E)usually does not relate to the job sought.

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Definitions:

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the individual interprets ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to create stories about ambiguous scenes, used to uncover underlying motives, concerns, and how they see the social world.

Murray

A psychologist known for his theory of personality, which emphasizes the influence of needs and motives on individual behavior.

Correlation Analysis

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