What Is a Disadvantage of Using Résumés as a Source

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of using résumés as a source of information about job applicants?

• A) It is a relatively expensive method of gathering information.
• B) It does not allow applicants to highlight accomplishments.
• C) Review of résumés is least valid when the content of the résumés is evaluated in terms of the elements of a job description.
• D) A résumé is biased in favor of the employer.
• E) The content of the résumé is controlled by the applicant.

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Definitions:

Pacemaker

An electronic medical device implanted to regulate the heartbeat by delivering electric pulses to stimulate the heart muscles.

C.Walton Lillehei

Known as the "father of open-heart surgery," he was an American surgeon who played a major role in the development of heart surgery techniques.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

A healthcare professional trained to provide emergency medical services and care for patients before reaching a hospital.

Audiologist

A healthcare professional specializing in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disorders of the auditory and balance system.