Resumes
What are the main components of a resume?
Header (Your name, address, phone, email)
Summary/Objective
List of Transferable Skills
Professional History
Education
Can also include certifications, civic engagement, volunteer experience
When should you send out a cover letter?
Whenever you give out your resume and application
How many applications should you fill out daily?
5-10
What should you bring to your interview?
Cover letter, resume, references, pen, notebook/paper to take notes, list of questions to ask hiring manager
Outside emergencies, you should never check or use your _______ during your work day
Cell phone
76% of resumes are discarded because of this mistake.
Using an unprofessional email address.
What are the parts of a successful cover letter?
Specifying employer name, address, and date, your contact info- just like a business letter
Dear_______
Explaining your skills and how they are relevant to the job for which you are applying
What are 3 websites you can use to fill out and find job applications?
Indeed
Snagajob
Glassdoor
Monster
Careerbuilder
Zip Recruiter
How do you properly prepare for an interview?
Practice in the mirror or with a camera/recorder
Research the company, position, and employer
If you are scheduled to work at 9 am what time should you be pulling up to work?
8:45
Why should you NOT use the "Indeed resume" when filling out applications on Indeed?
Because it is not a real resume. It is an unorganized and unprofessional document that is automatically generated with the information from your Indeed profile
Explain what a cover letter is...
A document to provide a summary of who you are, your experience, your skills, and how it relates to the company and job for which you are applying. It should also express your interest in the job- why you want to work there and why you would be a good fit.
On an application you are asked for your "current address" and "previous address". Both are the same. What do you write down on that line?
The full address on both lines
What is your idea of a professional interview outfit?
slacks, blouse/button up, blazer, tie, dress shoes, no wrinkles, freshly cleaned
When you know you are going to be late to work what should you do?
Call your supervisor
When is it important to have paper copies of your resume?
In your car- just in case
At a job fair or other professional event
When you go to an interview
Why is it important to change your cover letter for every application/resume?
To be specific to each hiring manager, company, job description; new dates, different skills relevent to different jobs
If a question on an application does not apply to you, what should you write?
N/A
What 3 things should you be able to explain when asked "Tell me about youself"?
Your experience, your strengths, and your goals
Even if you don’t agree with a task you are given, you should always ________ your supervisor.
Respect
Before you send your resume to an employer, what should you do?
Make sure your contact information is up to date
Make sure your employment history is up to date
Make sure the formatting is up to par and everything lines up
When you are finished with your cover letter what should you do?
Triple check it for errors
Practice it out loud at least 2x to make sure it sounds right
Have someone check it for you
Send it!
What should you say about leaving your last job?
Always say something positive
What should you do after your interview?
Tell them "Thank you for the opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you"
Send a Thank you letter/email the next day
Follow up call/email in 1-2 weeks if you don't hear back
When employed, it is important to check you ________ every day to be sure you don’t miss important information.