During this stage of résumé review, résumés are quickly scanned to eliminate as many candidates as possible:
Which one of the following words is NOT an action verb?
A very plain-looking résumé designed to be delivered via e-mail or an online e-form is a _______.
Which of the following is a “DO” regarding scannable résumés?
After submitting a résumé by mail, how long should you wait before following up with an employer?
The best way to start a statement on your résumé is with _____.
When should you write a functional (skills) résumé?
Eric is a high school student, and he does not have any paid work experience yet. What information could he include in the work experience section of his résumé?
Why is it important to include industry terminology in a résumé? How can you find industry terminology?
Including industry terminology will show you are “current” with the profession and know what the trends are at this time. To determine industry terminology, perform an Internet search of the job title or profession and see what terms occur frequently. If you are unsure of some terms, look them up. Some companies have their own “lingo”.
If you cannot use an exact number to quantify your accomplishments, you should _____.
Read the following job advertisement carefully:• Ensuring that our customers have a satisfying experience that will keep them coming back time after time • 1-2 years of soft-lines retail management experience • Proven leader within their store • Strong merchandising skills • Proven track record of success of driving sales, UPT’s and ADS's • Ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain a team • Communication skills • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends Using the above job advertisement, list a minimum of 10 keywords that could be used to tailor a résumé to the advertisement.
retail, management, leader, merchandising, recruit, train, motivate, communication, UPT’s, drive sales, ADS’s
This résumé format focuses on both the skills and the work experience of the applicant:
When researching which keywords should be included in a résumé, what four sources are valuable resources?
1. Job descriptions and advertisements 2. Industry terminology 3. Company Web sites 4. Professional organizations
What are the three writing guidelines to follow when writing a résumé?
The three guidelines that you should follow are: 1. Write clearly and concisely 2. Give specific numbers and examples 3. Use powerful action verbs
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