HR QUIZ Plan a weekend getaway for a group of friends, suggesting an outdoor adventure destination, specific accommodations, and team-building activities. Response A Accuracy 5 Completeness 5 Conciseness 5 Relevance 5 Depth 4 Formatting 5 Spelling 5 Overall ranking 5 REPONSE B Accuracy 5 Completeness 2 Conciseness 5 Relevance 4 Depth 4 Formatting 5 Spelling 5 Overall ranking 4 Justification while both responses are strong and meet the criteria outlined in the prompt, Response A edges slightly ahead due to its superior conciseness, formatting, and overall ranking. It effectively communicates the necessary information in a clear and organized manner, making it a better choice for planning a weekend getaway. Prompt Create a 3-5 sentence summary or objective for a resume for someone looking to transition from a position as a teacher’s assistant to a customer service agent at a call center. One sentence must include the word ‘eager’, and a separate sentence must include the word ‘creative.’ The closing sentence must reiterate your eagerness. Response A: • Completeness: 3 • Relevance: 3 • Creativity and Complexity: 2 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 3 • Formatting and Coherence: 3 • Conciseness: 3 • Factuality / Accuracy: 5 • Overall Ranking: 3 Response B: • Completeness: 4 • Relevance: 4 • Creativity and Complexity: 4 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 4 • Formatting and Coherence: 4 • Conciseness: 4 • Factuality / Accuracy: 5 • Overall Ranking: 4 Justification: Response A is generally satisfactory but falls short in terms of completeness, relevance, creativity, and overall coherence. It is accurate but lacks the explicit emphasis on eagerness and creativity as required by the prompt. Response B excels in completeness, relevance, creativity, and coherence. It effectively communicates the candidate's eagerness and creativity, making it a more well-rounded and superior response. Quiz 2 Prompt Why is tailoring your resume important, and how can I do this effectively? Response A: • Factuality/Accuracy: 5 • Formatting and Coherence: 4 • Completeness: 4 • Creativity and Complexity: 3 • Relevance: 4 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 3 • Conciseness: 4 • Overall Ranking: 4 Response B: • Factuality/Accuracy: 5 • Formatting and Coherence: 4 • Completeness: 4 • Creativity and Complexity: 3 • Relevance: 4 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 3 • Conciseness: 4 • Overall Ranking: 3 Final Justification: Both responses are well-crafted, providing accurate information about the importance of tailoring a resume. They are quite similar in terms of completeness, relevance, and conciseness. Response A has a slightly more defined structure, but both can benefit from more elaboration and creative insights. 3. Prompt How should I format the header of my resume? Response A: • Creativity and Complexity: 3 • Completeness: 4 • Factuality/Accuracy: 5 • Relevance: 4 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 4 • Conciseness: 4 • Formatting and Coherence: 4 • Overall Ranking: 4 Response B: • Creativity and Complexity: 2 • Completeness: 4 • Factuality/Accuracy: 5 • Relevance: 4 • Development of Ideas/Themes: 3 • Conciseness: 4 • Formatting and Coherence: 4 • Overall Ranking: 3 Both responses offer accurate and pertinent guidance on formatting a resume header. While Response A demonstrates a slightly higher degree of creativity and development of ideas/themes, Response B is still effective in presenting the information. Overall, Response A is considered better due to its marginally superior creativity and idea development. Prompt I have finally decided to get a real job after five years of job hopping, and I am eager to create a resume for a position in which I am interested but need some help. I have a bachelor's degree in accounting that I received five years ago. I have been working for the last 2 years as an Uber driver; prior to that, I worked 1 and a half years as a waitress, and prior to that, I worked 6 months as a professional dog walker. I have a CPA certification and a fishing license, and I enjoy cycling. I can also type at 45 wpm and am excellent with Microsoft Office Suite. The job that I am applying for is as a customer service success manager. Please help me create this resume. ANSWER [Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number] Professional Summary: Results-driven Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated multitasking abilities. Proven success in adapting to diverse work environments and effectively engaging with customers of varying backgrounds. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills, complemented by a typing speed of 45 words per minute. Enthusiastically pursuing the challenging position of Customer Service Success Manager to apply and expand my skills at [Company Name]. Professional Experience: Customer Service Success Manager [Company Name], [Location], [Date]–Present [Provide a concise overview of your key responsibilities and notable achievements related to the customer service success manager role.] Uber Driver Uber, San Francisco, CA, 2021–Present • Safely and efficiently transported customers to and from designated locations. • Exhibited robust problem-solving and communication skills, particularly in handling challenging customer situations. Waitress Local Restaurant, San Francisco, CA, 2020-2021 • Delivered exceptional customer service to guests. • Developed strong multitasking and problem-solving skills. Professional Dog Walker Dog Walker, San Francisco, CA, 2019–2020 • Ensured the well-being of dogs through attentive care and regular exercise. • Cultivated lasting relationships with pet owners. Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University ABC, 2020 Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Typing speed: 45 words per minute. Hobbies/Interests: Passionate cyclist dedicated to physical fitness. References: Available upon request. Prompt I need a summary statement for my resume, but I want it to be creative and incorporate the words birds, creativity, and awesomeness. I also want to use a few keywords from this job title: "Number Ninja Master: Senior Accountant." The job description does describe regular accounting work, but it has this one line that I want to use keywords from in my summary: "You will at times be staring out your window deep in thought before you examine financial records." Please help create this summary for me. ANSWER Harnessing my expertise as a Senior Accountant, I aspire to amalgamate the finesse of creativity with the precision required for the role of a Number Ninja Master. Proficient in the analysis of financial statements, I excel in the intricate ballet of multitasking, refining time management skills, and fostering organizational excellence. Drawing inspiration from contemplative moments by the window, I introduce a distinctive perspective to accounting, turning routine tasks into an odyssey of brilliance. Poised to contribute my abilities to a dynamic team, I am prepared to enhance the financial domain with innovation and style. Prompt Sarah wants to change professions. She is currently working as an administrative assistant for a Fortune 500 company. She wants to transition to a junior recruiter, where she will be conducting initial job screenings and scheduling interviews. How can she best tailor her resume to demonstrate her transferrable skills, and what skills would you consider transferrable? Please respond to the above prompt ANSWER To best tailor her resume for the transition from an administrative assistant to a junior recruiter, Sarah should focus on highlighting the following transferrable skills: 1. Communication Skills: As an administrative assistant, Sarah likely has strong written and verbal communication skills. This is crucial for a junior recruiter who needs to interact with both candidates and hiring managers. 2. Organizational Skills: Administrative assistants often excel in organizational tasks. This skill is directly transferable to a recruiting role where managing and coordinating interviews, maintaining candidate databases, and keeping track of recruitment processes are essential. 3. Time Management: Administrative roles demand effective time management. Sarah can emphasize her ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize work, showcasing her readiness for the fast-paced environment of recruitment. 4. Attention to Detail: Administrative assistants must pay close attention to details in tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and document preparation. This skill is crucial for a junior recruiter, especially when reviewing resumes and conducting initial screenings. 5. Interpersonal Skills: Dealing with various people within the organization is a common aspect of administrative roles. Sarah can highlight her ability to build relationships, collaborate with different departments, and work well in a team — valuable qualities for a recruiter. 6. Adaptability: Administrative assistants often work in dynamic environments. Sarah can showcase her adaptability to change, a valuable skill in recruitment where job requirements and candidate dynamics can vary. 7. Confidentiality: Administrative assistants often handle sensitive information. Stressing her commitment to maintaining confidentiality demonstrates trustworthiness, a critical trait in recruitment when dealing with candidate information. In terms of tailoring her resume: • Objective Statement: Craft an objective that clearly states Sarah's intention to transition to a junior recruiter role, expressing enthusiasm for conducting initial job screenings and scheduling interviews. • Skills Section: Create a skills section prominently featuring the transferrable skills mentioned above. • Experience Section: Under each previous role, emphasize tasks and achievements that align with the responsibilities of a junior recruiter. For instance, if Sarah was involved in coordinating meetings or interviews in her administrative role, she can highlight this experience. • Quantify Achievements: Where possible, use quantifiable achievements to showcase the impact of her administrative work, such as the number of successful interviews scheduled or the efficiency improvements implemented. • Training and Education: If Sarah has taken any relevant courses or certifications in recruitment, HR, or related areas, ensure to include them in the education or training section. By effectively showcasing these transferrable skills and tailoring her resume to align with the expectations of a junior recruiter role, Sarah can position herself as a strong candidate for the transition.
