Dear John
Nitty Gritty Dets
Curb Appeal
Polished = Professional
He's All That
100
Not signing paper copy of cover letter.
What is a sure way to send message to employer you lack attention to detail?
100
5 pages
What is an appropriate length of a MASTER resume?
100
4 Cover Letter & Resume Proof Readers
Who is Career Education Staff, Parents, Alumni, Professors.
100
Important to include with Honors/Awards
What are dates?
100
Proper number of references.
What is 3-5?
200
Length of cover letter
What is one page?
200
2.9
What is a GPA that should be left off a resume?
200
Include only if asked.
What are salary requirements?
200
Two types of resume formats.
What is chronological and functional?
200
3 possible types of people you could list as references
Who is Coach, Boss, Former Boss, Academic Advisor, Professor, Internship Supervisor?
300
The proper way to format a cover letter.
What is matching my resume?
300
Card Stock
What is the incorrect type of paper you should use for cover letters and resumes?
300
Unlimited Resume Storage
What is TigerConnections?
300
To obtain an internship with BB&T.
What is a poorly written objective statements?
300
3 things references should be able to say about you.
What is motivation/initiative, ability to follow through on projects/assignments, accept ideas that are different, accept constructive criticism, dress, participate in class, on time, etc.
400
To Whom It May Concern
What is an inappropriate way to address a cover letter?
400
4 personal informational items to include in header of resume and cover letter.
What are name, home and college addresses with effective dates, email, and phone numbers?
400
Action Verbs
What is best way to demonstrate to employers past performance is a good example of future success?
400
Most common mistake college students make on resume.
What is underestimating extracurricular involvements by NOT including in experience section?
400
What you do to people that write letters of recommendation or serve as a reference/speak on your behalf.
What is writing a thank you note?
500
3 elements of a well written cover letter
What is introduce your resume and how you found out about the position, state which position you are applying for, and demonstrate your abilities?
500
Employers look for this
What is consistency, easy to read format, grammar/error free?
500
5 components for each experience listed
What is Name of Employer, Location of Employer, Title, Beginning and Ending Dates, Explanation of Accomplishments?
500
One way to work smarter not harder when articulating accomplishments on resume.
What is using past job descriptions?
500
Something one of your references say about you.
What is FILL IN THE BLANK?
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