Question

Electronic media have changed the way employers select qualified candidates. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are often the first screening process that your application will receive.

What formatting suggestion should the job candidate have followed before submitting his or her resume?

a. Move all text to the right.
b. Reformat for longer lines.
c. Reformat as a plain-text document.

What should you avoid including on your résumé? Check all that apply.
a. unusual typefaces, underlining, and italics
b. Interpersonal traits and attitudes
c. Unfamiliar abbreviations
d. Typical headings
e. Keyword summaries

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Move all text to the right.

a. Unusual typefaces, underlining and italics.

c.Unfamiliar abbreviations.

Explanation:

Application Tracking System (ATS) is a software which helps organization to manage the recruiting process. It enables to look for required skills in a certain applicant and then select those candidates who matches the certain requirements by organization.

The candidates should format the resume as short lines and mention key points. Move all text to the right to be able for ATS to ease tracking process.

The candidates should avoid including unusual typefaces and italics, should not use unfamiliar abbreviations.