Title: Describe essential elements of a traditional and an electronic résumé.
Course: Digital and Social Media Marketing (12162) > Section: Preparing for a Career in Digital and Social Media Marketing

Description should incorporate the concept that both résumé types should include information that is

- complete
- accurate
- effectively organized.

Description should also include the concept that the electronic résumé should include

- attention to security concerns
- keywords
- use of scanner-friendly format
- consideration of file type.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Is one type of résumé more effective than the other? Why or why not?
- What is the importance of having both a traditional and an electronic résumé?
- How does one determine whether a traditional or an electronic résumé is appropriate for a given situation?
- When might a traditional résumé be the best choice?
- What are some methods for identifying the most effective key words to include in an electronic résumé?
- Why should résumés posted on the internet have a keywords section?
- How can an online resume builder help?
- What document types are accepted for electronic resumes?