Take Test: Resume Format Module & Quiz

Due to ATS restrictions, which of the following format features should Suzie use?

ANSWER: a. Bullets and commas a. Bullets and commas b. Shading and lines c. Columns and inserted comments d. Images including a professional photo of herself e. Background graphics f. All of the above

Suzie understands that her resume must be limited to one page but is wondering about formatting the settings. How should she set the margins?

ANSWER: a. Margins .5" - .6" because she can get more text on the page and ATS-es cannot process data outside of .5" a. Margins .5" - .6" because she can get more text on the page and ATS-es cannot process data outside of .5" b. Margins smaller than .5" c. Margins 1" because that is the standard for business documents d. Whatever looks good. This doesn't matter.

In considering her brand, Suzie:

ANSWER: a. Should clean up the pictures and content on all her social media platforms. a. Should clean up the pictures and content on all her social media platforms. b. Shouldn't worry because employers will not look for her on platforms other than LinkedIn.

Which of the following statements is true?

ANSWER: a. The Business Communication Center (BCC) is a free JSOM student resource center to help students develop their writing and speaking skills. It's for all JSOM students who want to improve their communication. a. The Business Communication Center (BCC) is a free JSOM student resource center to help students develop their writing and speaking skills. It's for all JSOM students who want to improve their communication. b. Only students with significant issues should visit the BCC.

Which of the following statements is true??

ANSWER: a. The Career Management Center (CMC) is a free JSOM student resource center to help students improve their networking abilities and their application documents for the job market. a. The Career Management Center (CMC) is a free JSOM student resource center to help students improve their networking abilities and their application documents for the job market. b. The CMC lists jobs on Handshake, and their services cost money.After all, professional career consultants charge up to hundreds of dollars an hour to review resumes and offer guidance.

Before watching the next video, download your Resume Template that the CMC provides. Select "True" as the answer to this question when you have downloaded the template: General Template - CMC Undergraduate Resume Template.docx https://elearning.utdallas.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-6272542-dt-content-rid-152916031_1/xid-152916031_1 (One hint: The Business Communication Center updates these each semester to be in line with the latest trends for AI ATS. Are these "cute" resumes? No. Are they dramatically more effective in getting through screening systems than other templates? Yes. We're not here to be cute with the resume; we're here to get you an interview.)

ANSWER: a. True a. True b. False

According to the video, what percent of US companies use ATS-es to process resumes?

ANSWER: b. 90% a. 75% b. 90% c. 95%

Suzie needs to be aware that her resume that she submits online will likely first be reviewed by:

ANSWER: b. An AI ATS a. The HR department (human) b. An AI ATS c. A human reader, an employee d. A human reader, an intern

For Suzie's brand and in her resume, she should include which of the following?

ANSWER: b. Her city and state a. Her street address b. Her city and state c. A list of relevant classes she has taken in high school d. References and hobbies e. Her website link showing her alpaca spinning skills f. Answers a, b and c are all correct g. All of the above

ATS stands for

ANSWER: c. Applicant Tracking System a. Autonomous Trend Supplicant b. Automatic Tracking System c. Applicant Tracking System d. Application Trending Support e. Applicant Trend System

How should Suzie set the font?

ANSWER: c. Calibri 11 pt because it is ATS friendly and neither too small nor too large a. Times New Roman font, 12 pt because the font style is classic b. Arial, 10 pt because it is modern c. Calibri 11 pt because it is ATS friendly and neither too small nor too large d. Something flashy like a cursive script for the name and then Arial for the rest for contrast

What percent of resumes do ATS-es typically reject?

ANSWER: c. Over 50% a. 25% b. 40% c. Over 50%

Which software program(s) should Suzie use to copy and paste her resume text?

ANSWER: c. She should not copy and paste from any online software because that can cause corruption that the ATS will be unable to read. a. She should copy from Google Docs to Word. b. She should copy from Notes, Pages, or any other online software into Word. c. She should not copy and paste from any online software because that can cause corruption that the ATS will be unable to read.

When Suzie lists her hobbies on her resume, she should consider which of the following?

ANSWER: c. She should not include hobbies on her resume. a. She should list only up to three or she risks appearing as if she is not serious about work or school. b. She should include sports like volleyball to show she is a team player. c. She should not include hobbies on her resume. d. She should list her hobbies along with her professional affiliations.

Which template should Suzie use for submitting a resume online?

ANSWER: c. The one the CMC recommended for students in her major a. One like her friend submitted to get a fabulous job at a small, start-up company b. The one her uncle, who retired from human resources four years ago, recommended c. The one the CMC recommended for students in her major d. A really cool one with graphics and charts that she found on the internet e. A template that Suzie purchased through a resume generator

Which of the following statements is true?

ANSWER: d. Job candidates might want to write their own summary if all their work experience is unrelated to their major. a. Job candidates should always let the ATS write their summary. b. Job candidates should always write their own summary. c. Job candidates should always include an objective. d. Job candidates might want to write their own summary if all their work experience is unrelated to their major.

Which software can cause corruption so that the ATS will be unable to read the text, even if she saves it to a .pdf?

ANSWER: e. All of the above a. Google Docs b. Either Notes or Pages c. Professional layout software like something from Adobe d. A resume generator e. All of the above

Suzie Student, a JSOM student, is preparing her resume to apply for an internship at a large, nationally recognized company. Help her understand the following standards she will need to meet to get responses from employers.

ANSWER: e. Business Communication Center and Career Management Center As a JSOM student, which UTD student resources should Suzie go to for help with her resume? a. Business Communication Center (BCC) b. University Career Center (UCC) c. Career Management Center (CMC) d. JSOM Career Management Center and University Career Center e. Business Communication Center and Career Management Center f. All of these