Elevator Pitch's
What is an elevator pitch?
A brief professional summary to answer the question "So tell me about yourself?"
What is an example of a standard interview question?
"Why should we hire you?"
"Strengths, weaknesses"
List 2 resume "Don'ts"
Applying to job you dont meet the requirements, cliche idioms, complicated templates, longer than 2 pages, unrelated experience, experience from 5+
What should be in the header and greeting of a Cover Letter?
Date, address of individual, address of self, "Dear Ms. Smith"
What are the parts of a SMART goal?
Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely
Email me, call me, exchange contact info... etc.
What is an example of a scenario based interview question?
"Tell me about a time when you..."
What are the parts of a Resume?
Your name, address, contact, education, experience, optional headings
How long should a cover letter be?
No longer than one page, 3-5 paragraphs.
What might you wear to an interview for a Personal Training job?
How long should an elevator pitch be?
30-60 seconds
What is an example of a close up question to your interviewer?
"Is there anything else you need from me in order to help make your decision"
What is the purpose of a resume?
To obtain and interview
What is the purpose of a Cover Letter?
A complimentary document to your resume, answers "WHY YOU"/"WHY THEM?", narrative style
What do you include in an email when reaching out to inquire about a job/ field placement?
■your name
■program, institution
■placement dates
■number of hours
■what you know about the agency
■why you are interested in their agency
■what can you offer the agency
■your contact information
Closing sentence
Who might you use your elevator pitch to?
Professors, future employers, peers, other interactions with people in the industry
What do you need to be prepared with the day of an interview?
Directions to the location
Appropriate outfit
Resume printed off
List of references
Pen and paper
List 2 optional headings/ topics
Technical/ computer skills, study abroad, certs, research, languages, volunteering
"To Whom it may concern"
Rewrite/ summary of your Resume
How can you protect your digital footprint?
Think before you post, limit info shared, privacy settings, positive additions (LinkedIn)
What are the 4 parts of an elevator pitch?
1) Introduce who you are
2) Summary of what you do
3) Explain what you want?
4) Call to action
What are the stages of an interview?
1) Intro
2) Small talk, info gathering
3) Question answer, wrap up
What are 2 sites in which you can upload your resume
Indeed, LinkedIn, Job notifications, etc.
What does a Cover letter consist of? (paragraph by paragraph topics)
Opening paragraph, academic introduction, body paragraph, conclusion
List 3 "No's" to wear to an interview
Booties, jeans with rips, shorts, leggings, etc.