[Solution] Learn It: Concept Check Quiz 13-5
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Author: Ryan Smith
Introduction: Take this quiz to test your understanding of how to effectively use digital tools when applying for jobs in today's technology-driven hiring landscape.
To ensure that your résumé retains your intended formatting and cannot be edited by recipients, you should submit it as which of these document types?
- Word
- Plain-text
View Explanation
Submitting your résumé as a PDF (portable document format) allows security and preserves your intended formatting.
Which of these strategies are recommended to maximize the rank of your résumé in an applicant tracking system (ATS)? Check all that apply.
- Focus on the Skills section
- Focus on verbs
- Keep the formatting simple
- Use unique headings
View Explanation
To maximize the rank of your résumé in an ATS, focus on the Skills section and keep formatting simple.
If you wish to demonstrate your public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than a traditional print résumé allows, you might consider creating a(n) .
View Explanation
A video résumé allows you to demonstrate your public speaking, interpersonal, and technical skills more impressively than a traditional print résumé allows.
Digital Résumé Format Comparison
| Format | Advantages | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Preserves formatting, cannot be edited, professional appearance | Most professional applications, when visual presentation matters | |
| Word (.docx) | Widely used, editable if requested | When specifically requested by employer |
| Plain Text | Universal compatibility, ATS-friendly | Email body submissions, certain online application systems |
| Video Résumé | Showcases personality, speaking skills, creativity | Creative fields, customer-facing roles, as a supplement |
