Exam 12: Résumés and Job Applications

When going to an interview, what do you need to have with you?

Administer, reduce, promote, and design are examples of which type of word?

In what section of a cover letter should you express interest in an interview?

Conduct, exhibit, organize, and create are examples of which type of word?

What is one way that employers screen resumes?

How many references should you have available when sending a cover letter and résumé in application for a job?

Chapter 12 describes two types of résumés. List these two types.

In most résumés, work history appears in which order?

How many columns of text should you use when formatting your résumé to be easily scanned by AI filters?

What aspect of the job should you avoid mentioning in a cover letter?

Describe the basic differences between chronological and functional résumés, including their advantages and disadvantages.

What is the goal of sending a cover letter and résumé to an employer?

Chapter 12 provides five strategies to effectively formatting your résumé for AI algorithms. List two of these strategies.

How are employers able to find out about your personality prior to hiring you?

What do you need to do prior to listing references on your résumé?

About how long, in seconds, do employers sometimes scan a resume to see if it should be given further consideration?

In what section of a cover letter should you emphasize key items from your education and experience that express your qualifications for the job?

What can you post on your social media sites that show you are knowledgeable in the industry you want to work in?

List an advantage and disadvantage of a chronological résumé.