InterviewTRAK Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure to also read our On-Campus Recruiting FAQ for answers to your questions.
- I'm not sure how to create an effective resume. Where can I get help?
- Which employers have access to my resume on-line?
- How do I post my resume?
- What happens once I post my resume?
- Can I have more than one resume or cover letter in the system?
- Why is the formatting of my resume off?
- Why are there strange symbols in my resume preview?
- Can I submit a cover letter if the company doesn't request on?
- What happens if I change/update an existing resume?
For more FAQs on electric resume formatting please visit:
http://static.monstertrak.com/resumes/help_faq.html
Q. I'm not sure I know how to create an effective resume. Where can I get help?
A. To learn how to create an effective resume, attend our "Smart Resumes, Cover letters and CVs" workshop. If you do not have time to attend, you can review the workshop independently by viewing our on-line version at http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/resumeworkshop05.pdf. You may also refer to resume guidelines in our Careers Handbook. When you have a rough draft of your resume, come to our walk-in hours for a resume critique.
Q. Which employers have access to my resume on-line?
A. If you selected the option to give only the MIT Careers Office permission to release your resume, only employers to whom you submitted your resume for pre-selection during on-campus recruiting will be able to view your resume.
A. You can post your resume by logging into MonsterTRAK and selecting "Resumes." Follow the directions on how to upload a resume from your word processor.
Q. What happens once I post my resume?
A. Once you post your resume it will remain in the MonsterTRAK system. Each time you submit materials for an interview, you will be asked which resume you want to submit.
Q. Can I have more than one resume or cover letter in the system?
A. You can have up to ten resumes and one cover letter in the system. When you apply for a position, you will be asked to choose which resume you would like to submit. If the company requires a cover letter, you will be asked to either upload one or type one into the text editor. If you have uploaded one on the Resumes page, you will also be asked if you want to use that one.
Q. Why is the formatting of my resume off?
A. If you are having trouble getting your resume (or any other material) to look right in the preview, there are a few things you should try:
- 1. Make sure that you margins are not too small. One inch margins are recommended. If your original document has small margins, the conversion might cause words to wrap and throw off the formatting.
- 2. Double-check the fonts. Not all fonts will translate exactly. In this case, it is probably best to just change your font to a more common font (such as Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman) and re-upload your file.
Q.Why are there strange symbols in my resume preview?
A. If you see unintentional symbols in your preview, it may be that you need to use a new font. Change the font in your original document, and then re-save and re-upload the file.
Q. Can I submit a cover letter if the company doesn't request one?
A. You are not able to submit a cover letter through InterviewTRAK if a company does not request one. If you are very interested in a position, we recommend sending a cover letter directly to the employer. The recruiter contact information for each employer is posted at the end of the InterviewTRAK job description.
Q. What happens if I change/update an existing resume?
A. You must be very careful when making any changes and/or updates to your existing resumes. If you make ANY changes to a resume that you have submitted to any job posting(s) before the respective deadline has occurred, ANY AND ALL CHANGES WILL SHOW UP IN YOUR CURRENT SUBMISSIONS.
Last updated on Monday, August 07, 06 at 02:06:43 PM EDT.
