Cover Letters
Main purpose of a cover letter
What is to get an interview?
Average length of time an employer spends reviewing a resume
What is 6 seconds?
Good rule of thumb for cellphones
What is keep it turned off and out of sight?
Soft skills help employers determine if an applicant is a good _______ for their company
What is fit?
Sandals and flip-flops are acceptable to wear to an interview - True/False
What is false?
What is yourname@gmail.com?
Perfect length of a resume
What is one or two pages?
What is "tell us about yourself"?
The way a person responds to his environment, either positively or negatively.
What is attitude?
Clothing should not be too ________ or ________
What is tight or loose? Or high-cut/low-cut?
A good cover letter pairs this with the employer's requirements
What are your qualifications?
Kinds of verbs to use in a resume
What are action verbs?
When asked about weaknesses, it's best to add what kind of spin to your answer
What is a positive spin?
The way we give and receive information and convey ideas and opinions
What is communication?
It is important that professional clothes be wrinkle-free and _______.
What is clean?
Cover letters are tailored to fit this
What is the position/job you are applying for?
Section of the resume tailored to the abilities that relate to the job for which you are applying
What is the summary of skills?
Always give one of these to your interviewer after the interview
What is a thank you card/note?
Punctuality, reliability, and accountability are examples of this soft skill
What are work ethics?
Jingling earrings or bracelets might be __________ to the interviewer
What is distracting/annoying?
A cover letter gives an applicant a chance to address things not found in this application document
What is a resume?
Social networking site used for professional networking
What is LinkedIn?
What is health, age, religion, or marital status?
Being the kind of person you would follow makes you a great ___________.
What is a leader?
Preferred hair colors in a professional setting
What is natural?