Resumes
How many pages should a resume be?
How many pages should a cover letter be?
1
When should you arrive at your interview?
15 minutes early.
What is ALIS?
ALIS - Career, learning, and employment for Albertans
What are 3 ways you can network for employment?
Email, employment events, friends, family, social media, etc.
What should be in the "highlight of qualifications" section?
Clue: List 3 items.
Skills, experiences, and qualifications that you have that match a specific job posting.
What format should your cover letter/resume be sent in?
PDF.
What should you bring with you to your interview?
Clue: List 5 itemsResume, Cover, Letter, References, Pen
Finish the following sentence:
Goals should be _________ ?
SMART.
What should you do before you email someone in a company of interest?
Research! Make sure you can't find the information you want somewhere else first.
What job should be listed first in the "employment history" section?
Your most recent employer.
What should be included in the first paragraph of a cover letter?
Clue: List 2 items.
How you learned about the position + why you are a good candidate.
When answering a behavioural question, how should you answer?
S P A R C
Define Job.
Clue: List 2 items
1. Temporary fix to pay bills.
2. May not be what you want yo do long term.
What percentage of jobs are filled through networking?
70%
Should you list every valid certification that you have on your resume? Why or why not?
No. Only list certifications that are relevant to the job posting you are applying for.
How should you end a cover letter?
Hard Copy: Sign full name
Soft copy: Type full name
What should you say if you are asked about a weakness? Give an example
Name 1 weakness that does not relate to the job + a way that you counteract that weakness.
Define Career.
Clue: List 2 items.
1. Something you're passionate about and interested in.
2. More likely to pursue long term.
How does the hiring pyramid work?
Employers look from the base up, most work search is done from the top down.
What is the difference between a chronological and combination resume and when are each useful?
Chronological - Standard format, focuses on employment history.
Combination - focused on skills, can be used to hide a gap in employment.
What font style should you cover letter be in?
The same as your resume.
What should you ask for at the end of an interview?
Ask for a business card so you can send a thank you letter.
What are the necessary steps your must take in creating an action plan?
Clue: List 5 items
1. Set a career goal and work backwards from there.
2. Clearly define the steps you need to take.
3. Create small mini-goals that will lead you to your career goal.
4. Anticipate obstacles/problems – How will you overcome them?
5. Celebrate your successes!
What 4 things should your 30 second spiel include?
A Your past, your present, your value, and your future.