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A variety of methods are used to process incoming résumés

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A variety of methods are used to process incoming résumés. Some organizations ask for traditional, print-based résumés, while larger organizations may request electronic submissions that they may screen with an applicant tracking system (ATS). To optimize your chances of finding employment, familiarize yourself with both print-based and electronically submitted résumés. You may also decide to make a professional e-portfolio, video résumé, or infographic résumé to showcase your work.

 

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

Joseph is preparing to apply for a position as a corporate trainer for a multinational beverage company. The first step in the application process requires Joseph to submit an electronic résumé.

What can Joseph do to increase his chances of ATS selection? Check all that apply.

Group nouns together in a keyword summary.

Use variations of the job title.

Focus on nouns related to specific experience.

Focus on adjectives like friendly, punctual, and determined.

Focus on verbs like drink, imbibe, and consume.

 

What is the best description of a professional e-portfolio?

A collection of digital files that is designed to share with family and friends

A collection of digital files that provides a snapshot of a candidate's talents, accomplishments, and technical skills

A collection of digital files that collects, compiles, and highlights your academic achievements over time

 

What are advantages of a video résumé? Check all that apply.

Video résumés relieve you of having to be at an interview.

Video résumés allow you to demonstrate public speaking skills.

Video résumés allow you to demonstrate technical skills.

Video résumés allow you to show your fashion sense.

Print-based résumés    .

 

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

You are a human resources manager. You recently received a résumé via e-mail. When you open the attachment, the text is unreadable.

What formatting suggestion should the job candidate have followed before submitting his or her résumé?

Reformat with longer lines.

Move all text to the right.

Save your résumé in plain-text format.