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
