Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Presenting Your Qualifications
Take a (11)______ look at the ideal candidate required from the job advertisement. Ask yourself this question, “What qualifications is this (12) _____employer looking for?”
There are some qualifications, like a university degree, for example, that are regarded as relevant information in most circumstances. Then there are other qualifications, such as a first-aid course, may be seen as useful and even relevant for some jobs, but would look (13) ______ being listed for others as it is not relevant to the position.
Your number of years you have been working will also help you decide what to (14) _____ and what to leave out. Individuals who are still in their first five years of work should note that their educational background is very important and should be listed in reasonable (15) _____. For this with more than five years of employment experience, you should be a bit more selective about (16)_____ you use. The reason is because some qualifications become outdated quickly. For example, would it make (17)_____ to claim to be a computer expert on the basis of a computing degree obtained 15 years ago? You will not look very (18)______. In this instance, the evidence you provide about recent work in the field will (19)_____ a lot more.
Be clear, concise and always use the job ad as (20)______ to make sure your information is relevant.
A.present
B.past
C.coming
D.potential