Lesson 2.3 Writing an Effective Résumé

Question 1

Read the following job advertisement carefully:• Ensuring that our customers have a satisfying experience that will keep them coming back time after time • 1-2 years of soft-lines retail management experience • Proven leader within their store • Strong merchandising skills • Proven track record of success of driving sales, UPT’s and ADS's • Ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain a team • Communication skills • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends Using the above job advertisement, list a minimum of 10 keywords that could be used to tailor a résumé to the advertisement.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

retail, management, leader, merchandising, recruit, train, motivate, communication, UPT’s, drive sales, ADS’s

Question 2

What changes should be made to the above statement, located within a resume, to make it a more effective and powerful sounding qualification?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Reviewed purchasing trends, analyzed customer data, and prepared annual trend reports to support business planning and decision-making.

Question 3

If you cannot use an exact number to quantify your accomplishments, you should _____.a.not include the accomplishmentb.use an estimate to approximatec.make up a number to used.match the numbers to the job listing

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

When researching which keywords should be included in a résumé, what four sources are valuable resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1. Job descriptions and advertisements 2. Industry terminology 3. Company Web sites 4. Professional organizations

Question 5

What are the three writing guidelines to follow when writing a résumé?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The three guidelines that you should follow are: 1. Write clearly and concisely 2. Give specific numbers and examples 3. Use powerful action verbs

Question 6

When writing a résumé, why is it important to include as many relevant keywords as possible?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

When your résumé is reviewed, either by a person or a computer, they are looking for matches in qualifications, skills, and abilities. The more matches there are between the needs of the company and a person’s résumé, typically the better they are matched for the position. The more a person matches the needs of the company, the higher the likelihood of them being brought in for an interview.

Question 7

Which of the following is the best example of clear and concise writing for a résumé?a.explored every avenueb.last but not leastc.at this point in timed.finally

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 8

Which of the following phrases best describes the accomplishment to be listed on a résumé? a.Top producerb.The leading producerc.Top producer of 37 employeesd.Top producer by a lot

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 9

Why is it important to include industry terminology in a résumé? How can you find industry terminology?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Including industry terminology will show you are “current” with the profession and know what the trends are at this time. To determine industry terminology, perform an Internet search of the job title or profession and see what terms occur frequently. If you are unsure of some terms, look them up. Some companies have their own “lingo”.

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