Resume
Cover Letters, interviews & References
Management
Things you learned over the first semester?
Riddles
100

What is a resume?

A formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position.

100

What is a cover letter?

  1. List your contact details.
  2. Address the hiring manager by name.
  3. Write an attention-grabbing opening paragraph.
  4. Explain why you're qualified for the job.
  5. Relate your experience to the company's needs.
  6. Finish with a concise closing paragraph and sign-off.
100

Define STAFFING in management.

Staffing is an operation of recruiting employees by evaluating their skills, knowledge, and then offering them specific job roles accordingly.

100

Does the M in SMART mean manage? 

True or False

False

100

What has 4 eyes but can’t see?

Mississippi

200

What's the skill based resume called?

Functional Resume

200

What is a reference used for?

References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills.

200

In the function of management Staffing includes?  

Staffing function includes recruitment, selection, training, development, transfer, promotion and compensation of personnel.

200

What does the S in SMART Goals Mean?

Specific

200

What has one eye but cannot see?

Needle

300

What are the three types of resumes?

chronological, functional, and combination (hybrid).

300

Should you dress professionally on an interview? Why or Why not?

Yes, dress as you want to be seen: professional, successful, and the kind of person the company wants to represent it. 

300

Define ORGANIZING in the function of management.

Organizing involves developing an organizational structure and allocating human resources to ensure the accomplishment of objectives.

300

List what each letter means in S.M.A.R.T. Goal?

Specific


300

Forwards I am heavy, but backwards I am not. What am I?

Ton

400

What are the key elements of a resume?


  • Personal Information. Name Current and Permanent address (may be omitted from a resume posted on the web) .
  • Summary: In one short sentence summarize your goal for your job search. ...
  • Education.
  • Work and Related Experience. 
  • Awards and Honors.
  • Activities/Hobbies. ...
  • Skills. 
400

Should you include your references on your resume? Why or why not?

No, references should be presented separately on it's own sheet with a header.

400

Define PLANNING in the function of management.

Planning is the function of management that involves setting objectives and determining a course of action for achieving those objectives.

400

What are SMART Goals used for?

To plan the steps to meet the long-term goals. That will help you take your ideas to action.

400

I’m where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?

Dictionary

500

Name five things you should not put on your resume? 

If you NAME FIVE from list (points are earned):

  • Too much information.
  • A solid wall of text (large block of writing, particularly one with few or no paragraph breaks)
  • Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
  • Inaccuracies about your qualifications or experience. 
  • Unnecessary personal information.
  • Your age, birth date, religion
  • Negative comments about a former employer. 
  • Too many details about your hobbies and interests.



500

What documentation do you needed to take with you on an interview? 

What to Bring to an Interview

  • Folder.
  • Copies of your resume.
  • Business cards.
  • Portfolio/work samples.
  • References.
  • Pen and notepad.
  • Questions.
  • Talking points.
500

What are the five functions of management?

Planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.

500

Asset or liability. Is purchasing a Playstation Five/XBOX Series an asset or liability.

Liability

500

An apple is 40 cents, a banana is 60 cents and a grapefruit is 80 cents. How much is a pear?

40 cents. The price of each fruit. is calculated by multiplying the number of vowels by 20c.

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