Resume & Portfolio Development Flashcards
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A client with a 10-year employment gap due to caregiving wants to re-enter the workforce. Which resume strategy best addresses this gap?
Answer: Create a combination resume that highlights skills while noting volunteer or freelance work during the gap
A combination resume format best serves re-entry candidates by showcasing transferable skills while honestly accounting for the gap through volunteer or relevant activities.
When reviewing a client's resume, you notice they listed 'References available upon request.' What is the current best practice?
Answer: Remove it, as it is considered outdated and wastes valuable space
The phrase 'References available upon request' is considered outdated; employers assume references are available, so the space is better used for relevant content.
A client's portfolio includes projects from 15 years ago. How should a career services provider advise them?
Answer: Curate selectively, keeping older work only if it demonstrates unique or foundational skills still relevant today
Portfolio curation should prioritize relevance and quality; older work may be retained only if it uniquely demonstrates skills that recent work cannot.
Which element is most critical when writing achievement-oriented bullet points on a resume?
Answer: Quantifying results with specific numbers, percentages, or dollar amounts
Quantified achievements (e.g., 'increased sales by 30%') give employers concrete evidence of impact and differentiate candidates from those listing generic duties.
A client asks whether to include a photo on their US resume. What should a CSP advise?
Answer: Avoid photos on US resumes, as they can introduce unconscious bias and are not standard practice
Photos are not standard on US resumes and may expose employers to bias claims, so career services providers should advise against including them.
What is the primary purpose of a portfolio for a non-creative professional, such as a project manager?
Answer: To provide tangible evidence of project outcomes, methodologies used, and measurable results
Even for non-creative roles, a portfolio provides concrete evidence of work quality, processes, and outcomes that a resume alone cannot fully convey.
Which ATS optimization technique is considered best practice when helping a client tailor a resume for a specific job posting?
Answer: Mirroring relevant keywords from the job description naturally throughout the resume
Naturally incorporating keywords from the job posting helps the resume pass ATS filters without resorting to deceptive tactics that can get candidates disqualified.