PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think happens after you submit a job application online?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- job application algorithm
- keyword optimization
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- resume screening
- qualifications
- hiring process
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Have you ever used an online job application system? What was your experience like?
- How do you think job application algorithms impact the hiring process?
- In what ways can you optimize your resume to get through a job application algorithm?
- Why do you think some job seekers struggle with automated resume screening systems?
- How important do you think keywords are when applying for jobs through an applicant tracking system?
- Do you believe the use of algorithms in the hiring process is a good thing? Why or why not?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Job application algorithm: How would you ask about how a job application algorithm works?
Situation:
2. Keyword optimization: How would you ask about the importance of keyword optimization in job applications?
Situation:
3. Applicant Tracking System (ATS): How would you ask about the role of ATS in hiring?