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Section 15.3 Assessment
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1

Scannable resumes remain active longer than traditional resumes.
A)True
B)False
2

A resume posted on the Internet can only be seen by prospective employers.
A)True
B)False
3

A two-columned format makes it easier for a computer to "read" your resume.
A)True
B)False
4

Companies store submitted scannable resumes in a large database.
A)True
B)False
5

If you've already submitted your resume electronically there is no need to also send a hard copy.
A)True
B)False
6

When formatting your scannable resume, you should avoid all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Centering the text
B)Using bullets
C)Single spacing
D)Indenting
7

When a computer screens a scannable resume, it searches for:
A)Keywords
B)Buzzwords
C)Action verbs
D)Action nouns
8

A scannable resume is different from a traditional resume in that:
A)It is printed on light-colored paper.
B)It is printed on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper.
C)It uses asterisks instead of bullets.
D)It should not be stapled.
9

Which of the following terms would NOT be appropriate to include in a scannable resume?
A)Problem solving
B)Ability to delegate
C)Self starter
D)Eager to learn
10

Businesses today look for scannable resumes chiefly because:
A)They want to conserve paper.
B)They want to identify people with specific job skills.
C)They want to reduce the number of personnel in their human resources department.
D)They want to do less interviewing.





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