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How many pages should a typical college student’s resume be?
One page
What is the name of a short introduction about yourself, your background, and your goals?
An elevator pitch
What is specific, respectful feedback intended to help someone improve?
Constructive Feedback
Which professional networking platform is commonly used to connect with recruiters and employers?
What is the money you earn from a job before taxes and deductions called?
Gross pay
How many bullet points are typically used to explain projects/ job experience?
2-3 bullet points
What is the name for an interview conducted by multiple interviewers at once?
Panel Interview
What should you do if you realize you won’t meet a project deadline?
Tell your supervisor/team early, explain the situation, and propose a realistic plan
This makes a lasting effect when you meet someone
First Impression
What is a plan for managing income, expenses, and savings?
A budget
What type of skills include communication, teamwork, and adaptability?
Soft skills
An interviewer asks about a time you failed. What are two important things to include in your answer?
How you handled the failure and what you learned/improved after it.
To keep someone in the loop without requiring them to reply, you place their email address in this field.
CC (Carbon Copy)
What should you do a day or two after meeting a recruiter at a co-op fair?
Send a follow-up email
What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
A debit card uses funds from your bank account; a credit card lets you borrow money up to a limit.
What is a comprehensive, detailed document that outlines your entire academic and professional history?
CV (Curriculum Vitae, Latin for “ course of life”)
What four-lettered method helps structure answers to behavioral interview questions?
The STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) Method
This psychological phenomenon causes high-achieving professionals to secretly feel like frauds who will be exposed.
Imposter Syndrome
This term describes reaching out to a stranger on a professional network with a personalized note rather than a blank connection request.
Cold outreach or personalized invite
You receive a $3000 monthly paycheck after deductions. You spend $1200 on rent, $400 on food, $200 on groceries, and $300 on other expenses. How much can you save?
$900
Most modern corporate hiring workflows use this automated software to scan, parse, and rank resumes for keywords before a human recruiter ever sees them.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
What is the amount of time it takes a potential employer to develop a first impression of an applicant?
12 seconds
This 9-letter term describes the comprehensive process of integrating a newly hired employee into an organization and its culture.
Onboarding
Setting one of these up on your LinkedIn profile lets recruiters know you are actively looking for new career opportunities without broadcasting it to your current employer.
Open to work badge
What does the abbreviation 401(k) refer to?
Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan