Question

Read the following:

"Before you spend days crafting a resume so interesting and impressive that no hiring manager can resist, there’s something you should know. Odds are no human will ever read it. Almost all large companies use Automated Tracking Software (ATS) to screen applications. Only those with just the right combination of keywords get passed on to a person to review.

"To get your application past the ATS, make sure it’s easy for the program to read. Stick to standard fonts and a basic resume format. Don’t include anything that a machine might have trouble identifying, like photos and colored or fancy fonts. Make sure to include every skill and qualification in the job listing. Use both acronyms and full terms because you can’t be sure what the program is set to scan for. However, don’t just copy the ad or throw in every buzzword you can think of, either. The ATS won’t mind, but if your application does make it through, the human who gets it next will."

What is the author’s purpose and how does it shape the content and delivery?


The author wants job hunters to rebel against Automated Tracking Systems. He uses subtle hints and coded language to suggest applicants exaggerate on their resumes in order to get by the computer screen.


The author wants job hunters to understand how difficult it is to get past the ATS, so he uses a discouraging tone and negative language to describe the process and prepare them for failure.


The author intends to encourage job hunters to apply in person, so he emphasizes the difficulties of online applications.


The purpose of the passage is to help job hunters by addressing them directly with specific steps they can take to improve the chances of getting their resumes through computer screening.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The purpose of the passage is to help job hunters by addressing them directly with specific steps they can take to improve the chances of getting their resumes through computer screening.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's tone is informative and practical, and the content is shaped by a desire to help job hunters navigate the challenge of getting past automated tracking software. The author provides clear and actionable advice, emphasizing the importance of making resumes easy for the program to read and including all relevant skills and qualifications, while cautioning against using excessive buzzwords or copying job ads.