Using your résumé to tell employers you are detail oriented, a team player, and a hard worker

A) is an effective strategy, since all employers appreciate these characteristics.
B) is generally not helpful unless you also include concrete proof and evidence to support your claims.
C) is often effective as long as you repeat the claims in your application letter.
D) often results in a higher starting salary.
E) should be avoided as it is considered to be bragging.

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Concrete proof is better than blanket statements without evidence to back them up. Show your abilities by giving examples rather than simply stating them outright, and allow potential employers to draw conclusions about your abilities on their own.