Resume Skills
This information should never be included in your resume.
Information regarding your family or personal life
Your voicemail should NOT include...
Inappropriate language or music
Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.
Marital status, age, religion, nationality
An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.
writing a thank-you letter
If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...
I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.
What is the ideal length of a resume.
1-2 pages
A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.
Research the company.
Name 2 items of clothing you should NOT wear to an interview.
Jeans, leggings, spaghetti straps, flip flops, t-shirts with logos on them etc.
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?
introduce yourself with confidence
These should NEVER be found on your resume.
Spelling and grammar errors
When should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes early
What are 2 things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste
Name 2 items you should include in a thank you letter.
thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position
How long does it take a potential employer to develop a perception of the applicant?
12 seconds
This is the one thing you can't do too much of when completing your resume.
Proofreading
The most important thing to do before an interview is...
practice possible interview questions
When does the interview begin?
As soon as you walk in the company door.
How should a career thank you letter be formatted?
typed, business format (block or modified block), include specifics from the interview
Give 2 examples of what to do to your hair for an interview.
keep it out of your face, do not play with it, do not dye it crazy colors, no crazy hairstyles
What is the main function of a resume?
To show a potential employer who you are!
What should you research before the day of the interview?
how long it takes to get there and what the company is all about!
What are 2 things you should ALWAYS bring to an interview?
Resume and references
What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?
questions regarding the company
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions