BCOM Chapter 13: Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

professional portfolio

a portfolio presented in digital format and distributed to prospective employers via a website, CD/DVD, or other media; also called an electronic portfolio or e-portfolio

beamer

a quick version of a résumé designed in a format suitable for broadcasting on smartphones; also called a beamable résumé

video résumé

a résumé created as a video for posting on the Web, on sites such as YouTube

multimedia résumé

a résumé created with presentation software such as Camtasia Studio and sent to prospective employers on CD/DVD or posted on the applicant's personal website

scannable résumé

a résumé formatted to ensure a scanner can accurately read and convert it into a digital format

inline résumé

a résumé included in the body of an email message

targeted résumé

a résumé that reflects the requirements of a specific job listing

résumé

a vital communication tool that provides a basis for judgment about a person's capabilities on the job

unsolicited application message

an unrequested message sent to many prospective employers that contains the same basic message

application message

a message placed on top of the résumé so it can be read first by the employer; also called a cover message

text résumé

a plain text (unformatted) version of a résumé

electronic applicant-tracking systems

systems that increase the efficiency of processing résumés by storing scanned résumés in an electronic database where they can be sorted by keywords with a resulting ranking of applicants

functional résumé

the organizational format for résumés that highlights an applicant's transferable skills

chrono-functional résumé

the traditional organizational format for résumés with headings that spotlight an applicant's education and experience

chronological résumé

the traditional organizational format for résumés with headings that spotlight an applicant's education and experience