Charlie Woods started working for E-Z Freeze, a major frozen food company, as a college intern. Most recently, Charlie had held the position of VP Marketing. Now however, as a result of a change in corporate leadership, Charlie finds himself unemployed for the first time in decades. Looking for a new job has been an eye-opening experience for Charlie. He has been especially frustrated with his lack of success in getting even a call back for the applications he has completed online. Which of the following best describes why Charlie may not be getting the initial feedback he thinks he should be receiving?
A) His online applications don't have the right keywords.
B) His background checks have been negative.
C) He is unwilling to relocate.
D) He lacks cross-company experience.
E) He lacks cultural diversity.

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When you are a candidate, be careful about what you put on your online applications. Many HR departments, faced with an overwhelming number of electronic submissions, are using software to preselect candidates based on keyword matches between applications on the qualifications needed for the job. Their software often seeks to screen out unacceptable candidates rather than select potentially good ones. While you will want to incorporate all the keyword that accurately describe your experience, including paid and volunteer work and use whatever prompts you are given to outline the personal characteristics that qualify you, be careful not to overstate.

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