Question

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which excerpt from a cover letter avoids the common pitfall of appearing unreliable?

a. im assuming my previous employers liked me because i didnt get fired.

b. my job history spans the past nine years or so, and ive learned a lot of things.

c. ive worked as a customer service representative for the past five years.

d. ive had at least six or seven different jobs in the customer service industry

Explanation:

• Option A relies on an unproven assumption and frames employment negatively, seeming unreliable.
• Option B uses vague language ("or so", "a lot of things") which lacks credibility.
• Option C provides a specific, clear, and verifiable detail about consistent employment, which appears reliable.
• Option D suggests frequent job changes, which can signal instability and unreliability.

Answer:

C. I've worked as a customer service representative for the past five years.