Exam 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Avery has created a résumé that is simple, clean, and professional because she fears falling victim to the most common way to get into trouble with résumé design. The most common way to get in trouble in this regard is by ________.

Stay on top of business news because you never know which avenue will provide a job opportunity.

A ________ version of your résumé is simply a computer file without any of the formatting that you typically apply using a word processor.

Using games is not as effective as traditional business communications in creating customer engagement and loyalty.

Rewrite this résumé according to current guidelines for effective résumé writing. Assume the position being applied for is a marketing analyst for a foreign electric car company trying to enter the Canadian market. Feel free to create some new facts to help create a more effective résumé. Sharon Bueller 859 Marlo Avenue Winnipeg, MB (204) 555-6308 prettybueller@abcmail.com PERSONAL: Married, in good health, 5'6", 155 lbs.; hobbies include cooking, music, and reading. JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a responsible position in market analysis with a good company. Education: MBA degree, University of Manitoba, 2001. Graduated with a 3.0 average. Member of the varsity cheer leading squad. President of Helvetica League. Was voted as Miss Congeniality at the provincial exhibition. WORK EXPERIENCE McShear Aeronautics, 2004 to now, marketing analyst Responsible for promotional activities.

Include activities and achievements outside of a work context only if they make you a more attractive job candidate. Mentioning fluency in multiple languages ________.

Choose a position in any field that you could be potentially qualified for after your graduation and prepare a list of five keywords that should be included in the résumé when applying for this position.

Even if you haven't graduated it is not too early to get started with some of the essential research and planning tasks of the job search.

Résumés and ________ are essentially the same, although résumés may be less detailed.

If you don't have a lot of work history to show, consider a ________ résumé to highlight your skills while still providing a chronological history of your employment.

Networking is a mutually beneficial activity, so look for opportunities that benefit you.

Linda has spent a number of years in the professional work force. However, when she started she held a number of part-time, temporary, or entry-level jobs that don't relate to her career objective now. In the work experience section of her résumé, she should ________.

Discuss nine tips for creating a successful LinkedIn profile.

Nina has been on a long break since her previous job and has been taking advantage of the time off to travel. Now she is applying for the position of an analyst at a leading organization that intends to hire people who can work well in a diverse environment. Being well-travelled, Nina has a healthy respect for different cultures. Assuming that Nina possesses the necessary qualifications, which of these actions will best help Nina secure an interview at the organization?

Bethany is aware that the majority of résumés are now subjected to keyword searches in an applicant tracking system, in which a recruiter searches for résumés most likely to match the requirements of a particular job. To help Bethany use keywords for her benefit, which part of her résumé should include relevant keywords?

Military experience can help you develop many skills that are valuable in business, so include standard military terminology to build credibility in your résumé.

A career summary offers a brief recap of your career and is particularly useful for upper-level managers.

Joe has worked as an independent contractor and has been part of many temporary assignments. In his résumé, he should ________.

________ is a mutually beneficial activity, so look for opportunities that benefit you and your contacts.

Chris has a criminal record and has been incarcerated for a month. What should Chris do when applying for a job?