Resume
How many seconds does a hiring manager spend looking at a resume on average?
What is 20 seconds
What is an example of a professional way to close a cover letter?
What is sincerely, best regards, respectfully yours
Who are two types of people you can use as job references?
Teachers, former employers, family friends, neighbors
What time should you arrive to an interview?
5-10 minutes early
Within hour many hours should you follow up after an interview?
What is 24
What should stand out the most in the header of your resume?
What is your name
How should today's date be written if it were to be included on a cover letter?
November 8th, 2019 (not 11/8/2019!)
Name one person who should NOT be a reference?
Mom, Dad, friend
What is one item you should bring with you to an interview?
What is your resume and identification
How many thank you emails should you send?
What is one to every person you interviewed with
Other than part time jobs, what else can be included in the work history section?
What is volunteer work
How many paragraphs should a cover letter be?
What is 3-4
Name two thinks that should be the exact same on a resume and a job application.
What is your name, contact information, former employers, high school awards and leadership positions
How many questions should you be prepared to ask?
What is 2-5
What format should your follow up be in?
What is business format
Give two examples of membership or leadership that you could include in a resume.
Who should the cover letter be addressed to?
Who is the hiring manager
What can you include under work experience if you have never had a job?
What is volunteer work, babysitting or lawn care services
Who should you bring with you to an interview?
Who is no one
Name two ways to show appropriate body language.
What is eye contact, handshake, sitting up straight and not crossing arms
Name two common mistakes to avoid when creating a resume.
Spelling & Grammatical Errors
Writing in the First Person
Including Unrelated or (too) Personal Information
Repetitive
Lacking Organization or Focus
What are two benefits of including a cover letter?
What is:
Introduces who you are
Explains why you are sending a resume
Makes a good impression
Demonstrates professionalism
How long should you know a person to use them as a reference?
What is one year
What are two common mistakes made in interviews?
Speaking too quietly, poor hygiene or appearance, inappropriate language, display proper body language and appropriate manners