Resume and Cover Letter
Interviewing
Discovering the Opportunities
Explore your Passion
MISC.
100
True or False: On your resume, the Skills section should highlight soft skills such as good communication skills, organized, quick learner?
False: The Skills section should highlight computer skills, foreign language knowledge, and/or any certifications obtained
100
True or False: You don't need to ask any questions at the end of your interview
False- You should always have at least 2-4 questions prepared
100
The sweet spot is where your personal brand, underserved need, and personal value proposition come together.
True
100
The three phases of getting through the rough spots under Explore your Passion are Survive, Accept, and Flourish.
False: Survive, Adapt, and Flourish
100
True or False: 'Rinse and Repeat' means that every time you go through the process it becomes stronger and more valuable
True
200
How many paragraphs should be in a cover letter?
3
200
What should you do after an interview?
Send a Thank you note
200
Learn to know what you stand for represents what under Discover the Opportunities?
Personal Brand
200
What are the 3 points under Explore your Passion?
1. Think like an Entrepreneur 2. Survive, Adapt and Flourish 3. Self Assessment
200
When networking, over __% of communication is nonverbal?
Over 93%
300
How should each bullet point in the Experience section start?
With an Action Verb
300
When an employer asks you about your weakness, what are they listening for?
How you are going to or trying to strengthen your weakness
300
What are the three steps to pursue an underserved need?
Define the market, assess the market, enter the market (Define, assess, enter)
300
'Prefer a flexible, spontaneous way of life' represents which MBTI preference?
Perceiving
300
What are the three sides of the triangle?
Skills & Knowledge, Track record, and Relationships
400
What should the first paragraph of your cover letter address?
Your interest in the position and company, as well as how you found out about the position
400
What type of question would you use the STAR method for?
Behavioral Based question
400
What are the four characteristics of a strong personal brand?
Persistent, Memorable, Feel Good, Relatable
400
What does SMART stand for when referring to creating a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely
400
What are the three key questions recruiters want answered during your interview?
Can you do the work? Will you be able to do the work? Will you fit in their culture?
500
What are the headers of the 4 main sections on a resume in order?
Contact information, Education, Experience, Skills
500
What does STAR stand for? and what does the 'D' in CARD stand for?
Situation Task Action Result CARD- "D"= Differently
500
What 5 factors make up a strong Personal Value Proposition?
Compelling, Valuable, Relevant, Current, and Expansive
500
What are the 4 of the 8 MBTI personality types?
Extroversion, Introversion, Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging, Perceiving
500
When reaching out to your contacts for an informational interview you will have three types of responses, how would you categorize these contacts?
Curmudgeons, Obligates, and Boosters
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