Resumes & Interviews
How long should your resume be?
1 page
True
High Fives: Professional or Not?
Not.
True
True or False:
You should bring one copy of your resume to the career fair.
False.
You should have multiple copies on hand.
True or False you need to preregister for the fair?
False
Backpacks: are they ok to carry around at the career fair?
No--there will be an area for jackets and bags.
Career Fairs are only important to attend when you are looking for an internship or job
False
Professional folder or Padfolio
True or False. Will the companies attending the career fair be having interviews on campus?
Yes--some employers already have space reserved.
When are the career fairs?
CMM, 2/4,Villanova Rm in the Connelly Ctr, 10-1
FAC 2/4 Villanova Rm in the Connelly Ctr, 3-6
EST 2/5 Villanova Rm in the Connelly Ctr, 10-1
True or False: You must write handwritten thank yous to recruiters
False...buuuttt
True or False: It's inappropriate to ask the interviewer questions after the interview.
False.
What is the 30-second introduction called that you use to introduce yourself at career fairs?
Elevator Speech
Is it appropriate to take notes while at the career fair? Why or why not?
Yes to remember details about conversations for thank you notes
Name two topics that are important to mention when speaking with a recruiter
Name, year, major, activities, career interests
Where can you go to have your resume reviewed?
VMOCK
Career Center
Your instructor
Name 3 things you should do before the Career Fair
Appropriate or no:
-Discussion of politics,
-discussion of skill
-discussion of salary
-chewing gum in order to have fresh breath
No
Yes
No
No
Name two ways you can keep in contact with the recruiters/companies
Linkedin, email, other events on campus, Handshake