Resume, references, portfolio, pen, prepared questions, business cards, etc.,
100
Where is Career Services located on campus
The garden level of Mary Lyon in the Center for Student Success
100
What is the purpose of your resume
To get the interview
100
Cover letters can be reused when applying to similar jobs, true or false
False, cover letters should be individually typed and tailored to the position you're applying to
100
What is generally regarded as the best way to engage in the job search
Networking
200
Describe appropriate interview attire, from the toes up
Business suit, nice shoes, clean appearance, minimal jewelry, etc.,
200
At what point can students complete an internship?
We typically recommend completing an internship junior or senior year, that way students can apply what they have learned through upper level coursework to the field
200
What statement should a resume always end with
References available upon request
200
Explain two purposes of the cover letter
To introduce the resume, explain why you want the job, what values you will bring to the job, and skills you have that have prepared you for the job
200
What is Focus 2 used for
It guides users through self assessments of their career related personal attributes, exploration of occupations and education programs that are compatible with their assessment results to aid in decision making and mapping out their goals and plans
300
Name three features of Career Shift
Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers, Set job alerts, Get inside contact information immediately, Upload/ Copy and Paste as many targeted resumes and cover letters needed or upload your current documents, etc.
300
What services does Career Services offer students? Name at least three
Assistance with resume and cover letter writing, job search techniques and resources, connecting students with networking opportunities, mock interview services, hosting on campus job fairs, and providing students with internship opportunities
300
Name two pieces of information the objective should include
The organization you're applying to and the position you're applying for
300
You should not address weak points of your resume in your cover letter, true or false
False, weak points in your resume can be explained or elaborated in your cover letter
300
When would you use an open question and a closed question?
Open question- Ask questions that can't be answered with a simple yes/no, give students an opportunity to discuss topics relevant to them, put students at ease, begin a discussion, facilitate elaboration of a point
Close questions- Get specific information or brief answers, control the flow of the conversation, and/or to gain information that is important to progress the discussion
400
The last resort for an employer filling a position, typically the first place a job hunter begins their search
Newspaper or online job posting
400
Does Career Services help students obtain work study positions?
Career services can provide students with the skills and tools to help obtain a work study position, however work study opportunities are typically offered and posted through financial aid.
400
A resume is written in a narrative form, true or false
False, it is meant to show skills and abilities which can be accomplished by focusing on action verbs
400
Is a cover letter and a letter of interest the same thing? What is the difference if not.
No, they are often referred to interchangeably, however a letter of interest is often used when there is not a specific position available at an organization, and your materials are unsolicited
400
What should you do if you feel a student's questions are beyond your level of competency
Refer
500
What percentage of students are employed after graduation and is that typically in their field
We don't currently have firm data on this, although we are in the process of collecting it. I would say that 80-90% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation in an area related to their field of study, with some of the remaining 10-20% attending graduate school
500
List 5 things to avoid when writing a resume
Typographical errors, spelling or grammar mistakes, poor print quality, inconsistencies of format, personal pronouns, colored/fancy paper, flowery/fussy fonts, poor layout, lack of focus
500
Name the three pieces of information that should appear in the introduction section of your cover letter
The position you're applying for, organization name, and how you found the position
500
Where should you meet with a student/ how should you prepare for this meeting when helping them with resume/cover letters
Should meet in the Center for Student Success or Library, and should bring tangibles with you (cover letter/resume packets) should also bring your CPA binder, and a writing utensil, be prepared to print a copy of their resume if they did not bring one, write down notes for them, and also record information from the meeting in your CPA log