When you're preparing an introductory statement for your rsum, ...

[karateprodigy]

When you're preparing an introductory statement for your rsum, using a ________ can limit your consideration for interesting opportunities.
 
  A) career objective
  B) qualifications summary
  C) personality profile
  D) career summary
  E) skills summary

Question 2

Applicant tracking systems help employers by
 
  A) charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process.
  B) mapping out promising career paths for each applicant.
  C) sifting through the content of the rsums received.
  D) tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites.
  E) cataloging how often an applicant applies to the company.

[ky860224]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Some experts advise against including a career objective because it can categorize you so narrowly that you miss out on interesting opportunities, and it is essentially about fulfilling your desires, not about meeting the employer's needs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An applicant tracking system is an online application that allows companies to categorize and evaluate the large volume of job candidates who apply to job postings. These systems may require alternative formats of your rsum.