Resume
Name three components that should be present on your resume.
Name, address, phone number, contact information, education history, work history, volunteer experience, etc.
How should you dress for an interview?
What is dress to impress! Wear clothes that you feel comfortable and confident in!
What are our office hours?
Judith
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am-3:00pm
Sarah
Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm
You're never not....?
A BONNER!
When and what is the next checkpoint?
On the 31st of January and 30 hours
Who should you list as a reference?
Professor, work supervisor or any other adult who has seen your work and skills. Usually not family members.
When should you arrive to an interview?
What is 5-15 minutes early?
When do you turn in your hours, and where?
At the end of every month, on BWBRS and WebAdvisor.
There's a problem at your site, who should you contact first?
Your site coordinator
What should you do if you can't meet the checkpoint?
Communicate with Olivia or Jen
What kind of verbs can you use to describe your experiences and give an example.
Action verbs, and examples will vary.
What type of body language should you have during an interview?
What is sit up straight, feet on the floor, eye contact?
What is Bonner Connect and how can you use it?
Bonner Connect is a way to connect with current and alumni Bonners. You can use it to receive mentorships.
What is a CLA? Walk us through writing one.
A goal for yourself at your site depending on issue area and population served
Where is Olivia's hometown? Where is Jen's hometown?
Saegertown, PA
Charlotte, NC
Why do you include work history in your resume?
to find out what skills you have and how much experience you have
Give us your best elevator pitch!
Tell me about yourself? What are your strengths? What makes you qualified for the job? (answers vary)
What should you do if you can't make it to your site?
Contact your site coordinator and/or site supervisor as soon as possible.
What should you do if you see a volunteer gets hurt at your site?
make sure they are okay, report it to your supervisor or Site Coordinator
Name a Bonner Advisory Board Position and the person who currently holds that position.
Answers Vary
What skills have you learned from your specific site that you will include on your resume?
answers vary
Give us three questions you could ask the interviewer!
What type of attire does the job require, what are the duties of the job, answers may vary
Name both places where Sarah and Judith studied abroad and did their summer away.
Morocco, Senegal and Spain. I'll also accept yurt. If you said yurt, you automatically get all the points.
What should you do if a child discloses an abusive experience with you as a volunteer?
As a volunteer, you are a mandated reporter and must report the situation to you site supervisor.
Name a Bonner Commitment
Spiritual Exploration, Civic Engagement, Community Building, Diversity, International Perspective, Social Justice