Question #8: Using action verbs should be a key part of writing your resume and cover letters.

Answer: TRUE. Action verbs refer to the use of using strong verbs to show employers the strengths of your experience and qualifications. Job-seekers should use action verbs in your resumes and cover letters. Action verbs can be generally used with all types of experience and skills, such as communications, financial, management, helping, organizational, teaching, technical, and more. Learn more about action verbs by visiting Quintessential Careers: Action Verbs.

Reminder: You can find many more career and job-search tools, resources, and guidance in the Career Resources Toolkit section of Quintessential Careers. And for the specific needs of different types of job-seekers, go to the Jobseeker-Specific Career and Job Sites.

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