Author Question: To increase the likelihood of a rsum generating hits in an applicant tracking system, what should be ... (Read 41 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

To increase the likelihood of a rsum generating hits in an applicant tracking system, what should be incorporated?

A) Multiple pages
B) Infographics
C) Keywords and phrases used by the employer
D) Symbols such as numbers and ampersands
E) New Times Roman font

Question 2

Which of the following is an essential element in adapting your rsum to each position being applied for?

A) List all skills and abilities possible.
B) List references that can support your claims.
C) Use the same terminology as the employer uses to describe accomplishments.
D) Use standard language that will generate results when on an applicant tracking system.
E) Use visual elements to highlight areas of interest to the employer.

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Rsums that don't match the requirements closely may never be seen by a human reader, so it is essential to use the words and phrases that a recruiter is most likely to search on. (Although most experts used to advise including a separate keyword summary as a standalone list, the trend nowadays is to incorporate your keywords into your introductory statement and other sections of your rsum.)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An essential step in adapting your rsum is using the same terminology as the employer uses to describe job responsibilities and professional accomplishments. With the rise of automated applicant tracking systems, matching your language to the employer's will help you get past the keyword filters these systems use to rank incoming rsums.