What is to introduce yourself to an employer regarding your interest in a specific job
100
True or False, a thank you letter should be typed?
What is true
100
Define Resume.
What is a document that tells a story of your work experience
100
Define Job listing.
What is ads for jobs, typically organized by career pathway
200
Your friend has pointed you to a good job. What has he given you?
What is a job lead
200
What are the characteristics of a cover letter? name 2.
What is 3-4 paragraphs, employer’s needs, avoid using I, Demonstrate skills and achievements, and describe credentials
200
How long after an interview do you send a thank you letter?
What is within 24 hours
200
What are two resume tips?
What is proud of success, 1 page, references, strong action verbs, proofread, unnecessary info
200
Bob uses contacts to help him find jobs on the hidden job market, what is he doing?
What is Networking
300
What are the three best ways to find job listings?
What is employment agencies, newspaper, and classified ad
300
What should you include in the first paragraph of your cover letter?
What is Identify resume being sent, identify how you found the position, indicate something you know about the company
300
If two guys have the same interview and one sends a thank you letter why will he more likely to get the job?
What is because it helps him stand out
300
What is enclosed with your resume?
What is a cover letter
300
Trevin did the right thing and told his employer that he wants a starting pay of $50 at his interview, true of false?
What is False
400
What are the five types of references you can have?
What is Past supervisors, teachers and cooks, family friend, religious leaders, organizational leaders
400
What should you include in the third paragraph of your cover letter?
What is you should include request an interview, state why you want to work, indicate a follow up, provide personal contact info
400
What are three reasons you write a thank you letter?
What is sincere appreciation, reaffirm interest, how you fit company, stand out from crowd, and lasting impression
400
Name the three types of resumes.
What is Chronological, Functional, Combination
400
How long does it take to make a first impression?
What is 5-10 seconds
500
You have 20 seconds to name as many of the parts of application, you will get 100 points for each right answer, name five.
What is Applicant Data, Work Schedule, Employment History, Education training, Signature, Date
500
Identify the formatting of a cover letter.
What is 2 inch top margin, 1 inch side margin, All typing on left margin, no more than one page, no errors, paragraphs were single spaced, provide address and date.
500
Define Thank you Letter.
What is a letter that is used when one person/party wishes to express appreciation to another?
500
Name the four primary categories of a resume.
What is contact info, Objective or career goal, Experience/Work History, and educational background
500
When you apply for a job you have three choices of how long you actually work, what are they?