Resume Basics
A resume should ideally be how many pages for a student or recent graduate?
What is one page?
What is considered appropriate interview attire?
What is Business casual?
True or False: The Career Connections Pathway Coordinator (Trey) only works with currently enrolled Catto Scholars.
False.
What social media platform is commonly used for professional networking?
What is LinkedIn?
True or False: It's okay to ignore an email from your supervisor.
What is False?
What is a professional summary?
A brief statement highlighting skills, qualifications, and career goals.
What is usually the first interview question?
What is "Tell me about yourself?"
What month (s) is the CCP Career Fair typically held?
October (Fall)
April (Spring)
What is an elevator pitch?
A brief introduction about yourself and your goals.
What is the best way to arrive for work?
What is on time or early?
What are the 5 main components of a resume?
What is Contact Information, Professional Summary, Skills, Work/Volunteer Experience and Education
List four types of interview formats?
one-on-one, in-person, phone, virtual, panel, and group interviews.
Where is the Career Connections office located?
Winnet Building (S1-21)
BONUS- My office (S1-21B)
True or False: Networking only counts if you're talking to a recruiter.
What is False?
True or False: Employers may look at your social media before hiring you.
What is True?
Why should you tailor your resume to a job description?
To better match the employer's needs and improve your chances of getting an interview.
What should you do after an interview?
Send a thank-you email.
Name the three career-readiness platforms the Career Connections Pathway Coordinator helps students navigate.
What is Handshake, Big Interview, and Focus2Career
You meet a recruiter at a career fair. What are three things you should be prepared to discuss about yourself?
What are your major/background, skills/experience, and career interests/goals?
Name two workplace behaviors that can damage your professional reputation
A student has no professional work experience. What are three experiences they can include on a resume instead?
What are volunteer work, internships, leadership roles, student organizations, class projects, work-study positions, or community service?
What system or tool would you use to help a student practice a mock interview?
What is Big Interview?
How long has Trey been the Career Connections Coordinator for the Catto Scholarship
Since February 2024 or 2.5 years
Research shows that many jobs are filled before they are ever publicly posted. What is this called?
What is the hidden job market?
You are overwhelmed with multiple assignments and deadlines. What is the BEST professional response?
What is communicating with your supervisor, prioritizing tasks, and asking for guidance if needed?