When Organizing the Information in a Résumé, Which of the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

When organizing the information in a résumé, which of the following is true of a functional or skills layout?

• A) It features a "Highlights" or "Summary" section that includes key points from the three conventional information groups: education, experience, and personal qualities.
• B) It is particularly good for those who have had many jobs, have taken nontraditional career paths, or who are changing fields.
• C) It presents your education and work experience from the oldest to the most recent.
• D) It is particularly good for those who have progressed in an orderly and timely fashion through school and work.
• E) It is the most common strategy for organizing the information a résumé.

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