Chapter 15 Warm-up

How should graphic elements be incorporated into a​ résumé?

Any use of color should be subtle and sophisticated.

Some potential employers use​ __________, so you should align the language on your​ résumé with the​ company's job description.

automated applicant tracking systems

The work section is the main component of the​ __________ résumé. Many employees prefer this format because it shows your professional work history in a clear arrangement.

chronological

A​ résumé that emphasizes skills and capability rather than job history is known as a​ __________ résumé.

functional

A measure known as quality of​ __________ shows how closely a new employee meets a​ company's need.

hire

Making​ informal, mutually beneficial contacts to help with business connections now and in the future is known as​ __________.

networking

You may need to use​ a(n) __________ if a potential employer does not accept attachments and wants your​ résumé without​ bullets, colors, boxes or no other special formatting.

plain-text file

Which of the following should be omitted from the contact information section of a​ résumé?

work email