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What criteria does the automatic scanning system use to sort job applications?
What criteria does the automatic scanning system use to sort job applications?
- Interests and hobbies
- Professional references and education
- Keywords, skills, and experience (correct)
- Location and salary expectations
The scanning system considers personality traits when sorting job applications.
The scanning system considers personality traits when sorting job applications.
False (B)
What sections should be included in a CV?
What sections should be included in a CV?
Contact information, work experience, education, skills, and summary
The automatic scanning system sorts job applications based on specific criteria such as ______, skills, and experience.
The automatic scanning system sorts job applications based on specific criteria such as ______, skills, and experience.
Match the following CV sections with their purposes:
Match the following CV sections with their purposes:
What details should you avoid including unless they are particularly relevant?
What details should you avoid including unless they are particularly relevant?
You should always start with your high school education when detailing your education.
You should always start with your high school education when detailing your education.
What format should you use to write about your educational qualifications?
What format should you use to write about your educational qualifications?
The highest educational achievement should always be listed first, such as a ______, Master's, or PhD.
The highest educational achievement should always be listed first, such as a ______, Master's, or PhD.
Match the following elements to their descriptions in education documentation:
Match the following elements to their descriptions in education documentation:
Which section should include your professional links such as LinkedIn or GitHub?
Which section should include your professional links such as LinkedIn or GitHub?
A career objective should be lengthy and include all past jobs.
A career objective should be lengthy and include all past jobs.
What is one important detail to include in the Contact Information section?
What is one important detail to include in the Contact Information section?
How much funding was acquired for the project?
How much funding was acquired for the project?
A career objective should mention your ______ and strength/technical skills.
A career objective should mention your ______ and strength/technical skills.
Match the following CV sections with their appropriate descriptions:
Match the following CV sections with their appropriate descriptions:
The Digital Marketing course was completed in November 2022.
The Digital Marketing course was completed in November 2022.
What is the title of the project involving carpet sales?
What is the title of the project involving carpet sales?
The Digital Marketing Course on Udemy lasted for ____ hours.
The Digital Marketing Course on Udemy lasted for ____ hours.
Match the following skills with their descriptions:
Match the following skills with their descriptions:
What is the appropriate way to document internships in a resume?
What is the appropriate way to document internships in a resume?
An internship can only be in a related field to one's studies.
An internship can only be in a related field to one's studies.
What were the subjects taught by the teacher at The Nest Nursery and Preschool Institution?
What were the subjects taught by the teacher at The Nest Nursery and Preschool Institution?
The internship at The Nest Nursery and Preschool Institution lasted from _________ to __________.
The internship at The Nest Nursery and Preschool Institution lasted from _________ to __________.
Match the internship roles with their responsibilities:
Match the internship roles with their responsibilities:
What is one of the main goals of the recruitment process for Lamar DC’s and Nubaria Plant?
What is one of the main goals of the recruitment process for Lamar DC’s and Nubaria Plant?
The recruitment process for blue-collar employees involves hiring unskilled labor only.
The recruitment process for blue-collar employees involves hiring unskilled labor only.
What types of employees are being recruited for Lamar DC’s and Nubaria Plant?
What types of employees are being recruited for Lamar DC’s and Nubaria Plant?
The recruitment process should ensure that job profiles and position requirements are aligned with _____ objectives.
The recruitment process should ensure that job profiles and position requirements are aligned with _____ objectives.
Match the following recruitment tasks with their descriptions:
Match the following recruitment tasks with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Automated CV Screening
Automated CV Screening
A system that automatically reviews job applications and sorts them based on predefined criteria.
Keywords
Keywords
Words or phrases that describe a jobseeker's abilities and experience.
Skills
Skills
Proficiencies or expertise that a jobseeker possesses.
Experience
Experience
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CV Sections
CV Sections
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Blue-collar Recruitment
Blue-collar Recruitment
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Job Profile
Job Profile
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Position Requirements
Position Requirements
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Alignment with Business Objectives
Alignment with Business Objectives
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Massive Recruitment
Massive Recruitment
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Highest Degree
Highest Degree
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Faculty
Faculty
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University
University
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Department/Major
Department/Major
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Minor
Minor
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Contact Information
Contact Information
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Career Objective
Career Objective
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What should be included in a Career Objective?
What should be included in a Career Objective?
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Professional Email Address
Professional Email Address
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Career Objective (Definition)
Career Objective (Definition)
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Internship Section
Internship Section
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Internship Duration
Internship Duration
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Internship Responsibilities
Internship Responsibilities
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Internship Organization
Internship Organization
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Internship Summary
Internship Summary
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Digital Marketing Course
Digital Marketing Course
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Tappeti
Tappeti
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Computer Skills
Computer Skills
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Language Skills
Language Skills
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Programming Skills
Programming Skills
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Study Notes
CV Writing
- CVs are lengthy documents, containing all academic qualifications, experience, skills, and achievements
- CV information remains consistent across applications
- Résumés are concise, focusing on most relevant skills and experience tailored to the specific job role
- Résumés typically are 1-2 pages long, and highly customizable
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- ATS is software used by recruiters and employers to track candidates throughout the recruitment process
- ATS automatically scans and sorts applications based on specific criteria, such as keywords, skills, and experience
- Use relevant keywords in your CV to improve chances of being selected by ATS
CV Sections
- Contact Information: Includes full name, professional email address, mobile number, professional links (LinkedIn, Behance, GitHub), and optional address Avoid including miscellaneous names, and double-check spellings. Include Military Status (Optional)
- Career Objective: A brief, concise statement highlighting career goals and target position. Customize this section for each job application, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences for that specific position. Mention degree, years of experience (if any), the position you're applying for. Indicate the field of work and strengths/technical skills.
- Education: List degrees in reverse chronological order (highest degree first). Include degree name, faculty, university, and graduation year, optional additional information like relevant extracurricular achievements
- Work Experience: Detail all professional experiences (full-time, part-time, freelance, project-based). Use keywords from job postings. Include job title, company, start/end dates, and detailed responsibilities utilizing measurable accomplishments (numbers, facts, quantifiable results in terms of contributions) , and what you learned. -Good experience bullets give specific results. -Avoid general bad experience bullets (e.g. responsibility for increasing sales)
- Internships: Detail any internships, format in the same way as work experience
- Extracurricular Activities: Include relevant activities like student activities, volunteering work, and charity work, showing similar details to work experience
- Courses: Detail relevant technical courses, including the course name, website or place the course was held, and number of hours, along with the date of the course)
- Skills: List relevant skills in the requested order (Computer, Language, Programming Skills)
- Extra Sections:
- Projects: Provide details on your projects, including your project title,brief project explanation, and date of the project
- Familiar With: List skills and tools you are familiar with
- Interests: List your interests
- Layout: Use a consistent layout with 1-2 pages, using Times New Roman font (10-12 points). Use bullet points, clear headings, appropriate capitalization, and good margins.
Email Tips
- Use professional subject lines.
- Write the email content in reverse chronological order.
- Include the CV as an attachment (in PDF). Avoid using templates or copying and pasting.
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of crafting effective CVs and résumés, including their key sections, differences, and the importance of optimizing for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). You'll learn how to enhance your job applications by utilizing relevant keywords and structuring your information efficiently.
