Test your job-market smarts! Posted by Moira Kelley | December 14 2015 Step 1 of 6 16% Take the quiz!Many large companies use applicant tracking systems to sort prospective employees. What should job seekers do to make sure they aren’t rejected by the computer that’s reading their resumes?(Required) Use keywords that appear in the job description and the company’s website Use a font that’s resistant to computer scanning Submit a paper resume rather than an electronic version You have college credits but no degree, and you’re thinking of returning to school after a long break. How many Wisconsin residents are just like you?(Required) 100,000-150,000 250,000-300,000 700,000-1 million Employers increasingly use videoconferencing to interview job applicants. Which of these tips could lead to disaster in a video interview?(Required) Turning your computer so you face a window, to take advantage of natural light Dressing any way you like from the waist down, since the monitor will show only the upper part of your body Avoiding a bright light source behind you The best strategy for getting a job is standing out from other applicants. What is most likely to make you stand out?(Required) Skills and talent A proven ability to do the job Doing research to determine an employer’s needs Most people hate networking events. What is a good tip for surviving one of these events and making progress in your job search?(Required) Don’t go with the expectation of finding a job, but merely to connect with one or two people Stay as close to the bar as possible Avoid the subject of work Along with job experience and traditional education, today’s job-seekers have alternative methods of showing that they’ve mastered a skill. For example, they can earn a digital badge, enroll in a massive open online course (MOOC) or complete a certificate program. What could make employers take these new-style credentials seriously?(Required) Wearing your digital badge to a job interview Quoting from a MOOC’s discussion forum Applying what you learned in a work sample or a volunteer project, then including it in an online portfolio Δ
