CA!
What is the number of the CA office room?
Arnold 136.
Can a credited internship be paid?
Yes!
When should you use articles and pronouns in your resume?
(ex. I, you, the)
Never.
If you GPA is higher than ______ it should be included on the resume.
3.0
Where do you go online to schedule career advising appointments?
Handshake.
Name a fact you know about the person to your right! :)
(Will get points if you know a fact)
What are all the majors in SPHHS?
Kinesiology, Nutrition, Public Health Sciences, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences.
What should the font size of your name be compared to the rest of the resume?
2 font sizes bigger.
What are the typical margins for a resume?
0.5-1 inch.
What is the website all UMass Amherst students can go to to apply for scholarships?
AcademicWorks.
What is the name of the place in the Boston area where many UMass students live when pursuing internships or co-ops?
Mount Ida Campus.
What is the name of the networking site for UMass students and alumni?
Connect UMass.
Why is it important to have a balance between the text and the white background?
Having a resume that isn't crowded.
Can abbreviations be used for organizations even if they are understood as common in that career field?
Yes.
What day is the career snap posted on during the week?
Tuesdays.
What are 3 things on the CA website that we specialize in?
LinkedIn and Handshake profiles, Academic Works Applications, Internship and Job Search Questions, General Career Advice, Resume, Coverletter, or Personal Statements.
What are examples 3 of research areas in SPHHS?
Chronic and Infectious Disease Prediction and Prevention, Global Health, Environmental Health, Health and Wellness, Health Equity, Health Aging/Aging Across the Life Span, Reproductive and Women's Health, Epidemiology
Should you use a serif or sans-serif font for a resume? What are 2 examples of the font you chose?
Sans-serif font.
Arial, Calibri, Proxima Nova.
What is the difference between a resume and CV?
A resume focuses on more relevant work experience for a specific position while a CV is a full history of your academic credentials.
What does the S.T.A.R method stand for? What is it used for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result. It is used when creating a cover letter or for interviews.
What is one DO and one DONT for salary negotiation?
DOs: Do research on the salary you should expect for the position you're seeking, do let the employer make the first salary offer, do thank the employer for the offer when it's made but don't try to negotiate right after its made, do take the time to consider all factors before making any job offer decisions.
DONTs: Don't bring up salary before the employer does, don't get aggressive when negotiating the salary you want, don't inflate your current earrings to get a higher salary offer, don't accept the first acceptable offer you receive if you're not sure about the job or company
What is the process to declare the public health sciences major?
1) Attend an information session.
2) Complete a quiz on the Public Health Sciences Canvas page.
3) Lastly, complete the PHS Major Declaration Form to enter the major.
What is the difference between soft and hard skills?
Soft skills are personal traits that impact how you work and are transferable to all jobs.
Hard skills are job related abilities gotten through education which are necessary for the job. They are usually applicable to a certain career path.
A resume outlines/lists your job history in general, while a cover letter is a chance to highlight qualities you have that are specific to the job being applied.
Name 4 basic interview tips from the Career Planning Website.
Offer a firm handshake, Sit up straight (don't slouch), Come prepared with questions, don't play with your hair, jewelry, etc.