8. Optimizing Your Job Search with Today's Digital Tools

A variety of methods are used to process incoming rsums. Some organizations ask for traditional, print-based rsums, 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 rsums. You may also decide to prepare a professional e-portfolio, video rsum, or infographic rsum to showcase your work.

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

Joseph is preparing to apply for a position as a financial advisor at a large multinational bank. The first step in the application process requires Joseph to submit an electronic rsum.

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

A. Concentrate on the skills section.

B. Use variations of the job title.

C.Use terms from the posted job advertisement or job description.

D.Group keywords together in a summary.

E. Focus on adjectives like efficient, reliable, and personable.

2. What is an advantage of preparing a professional e-portfolio?

A. E-portfolios are exclusive.

B. E-portfolios allow you to create an alternative professional persona.

C. E-portfolios can be viewed at the employers convenience.

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

A. Video rsums allow you to demonstrate technical skills.

B. Video rsums allow you to show your fashion sense.

C.Video rsums allow you to demonstrate public speaking skills.

D. Video rsums relieve you of having to do an interview.

4. Print-based rsums are used when an electronic submission is required / are used are meant to be scanned by a computer/formatted to maximize readability

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

You need to change your print-based rsum into a plain-text rsum.

5. What formatting change should you make?

A. Move all text to the left.

B.Center all items on the page.

C. Reformat with longer lines.