ALL ABOUT ECHQ!
INTERVIEW AND RESUME
RESOURCES AT UCI
MAJORS AND SCHOOL

GRADUATE SCHOOL
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What is ECHQ'S color?
Orange
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What should you wear to an interview?
Formal Attire
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Where is the Career Center located?
Across from Starbucks
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What is the most popular major among Freshmen?
Biology
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What is the statement of purpose?
This is a qualitative way to show your eligibility through writing about yourself and the attributes that make you a good candidate for the graduate school program. It is not quantitative like GRE scores, transcripts and grades.
200
What are the names of your ECHQ CP and CC?
Julian and Vanessa
200
What is a resume?
A resume is a one page document summarizing your skills, experiences, and accomplishments and is often used to get a job interview.
200
Where can you get your resume critiqued?
The Career Center has 10 drop-in hours (M-F 10am-4pm), where you can bring in a printed resume and have it critiqued by trained peer consultants or career counselors.
200
What are the names of the libraries at UCI?
Langson and Science library
200
How many letters of recommendation do you need?
Choose 2 or 3 individuals who know you academically and/or professionally and will give you the best recommendation.
300
What are the names of your ECHQ RAs?
Amanda, Hassan, Jared and Sepi
300
What is a good format for a resume?
-Be clear and concise. -Do not be too creative with the structure. -Use bullets.
300
Where would you go to declare your major and discuss academic and career options?
Your specific school's Counseling Office.
300
What is the newest school at UCI?
The School of Law
300
List at least three admission tests required for applying to graduate school.
ANY 3 GMAT Graduate Management Admissions Test LSAT Law School Admissions Test MCAT Medical College Admissions Test DAT Dental Admissions Test VCAT Veterinary College Admissions Test OAT Optometry Admissions Test PCAT Pharmacy College Admissions Test GRE Graduate Record Exam
400
What does ECHQ stand for?
Elrond, Calmindon, Hobbiton and Quenya
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What type of questions are asked in an interview?
Questions may be about you, your experiences, your behavior, or your knowledge about the company. If you are interviewing for a technical position, they may also question your skills.
400
What is the online document that provides your name, major, minor, and GPA along with a list of your classes and units?
Degree Audit
400
What is the largest academic unit at UCI?
The School of Social Sciences is the largest academic unit at UC Irvine and is home to five of the ten largest majors on campus.
400
List three ways in which you can finance your graduate education?
Any 3! FELLOWSHIPS: Given with the expectation that students will maintain good standing. LOANS: Ask the financial aid department of the schools to which you are applying about loan possibilities. Loans must be repaid. ASSISTANTSHIPS: You receive a stipend for performing services related to your field. GRANTS: Like fellowships, these are gifts that do not have to be repaid. They are often awarded based upon need and/or special qualifications. WORK STUDY: This type of aid assists students by providing job opportunities within the institution or in a public or non-profit agency for up to 20 hours per week.
500
What is the focus of the ECHQ CLUSTER?
Academic and Career Options
500
List 3 components of a resume.
(ANY 5) Contact Information, Job Objective, Education, Experience/Employment Summary, Skills/Accomplishments, Activities, Recognition and Awards, References
500
What UCI internet resource can be used to find jobs and internships?
ZotLink is the Career Center's official job and internship search website and consists of part-time, full-time, on-campus, work-study and internship opportunities.
500
*Daily Double* Correctly list as many schools of UCI as possible.
Arts, Biological Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Information and Computer Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Law, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Social Ecology, Social Sciences
500
What do graduate schools request for admissions consideration? List all four of them!
* GPA/Official Transcript(s) * Letters of Recommendation * Personal Statement * Admissions Test Score
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