Interviews
This is when you should arrive for an interview.
Five to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview.
Many career experts believe this is a vital starting point for an effective resume.
An objective. (A clearly worded, specific objective tells a recruiter exactly what you are looking for.)
It is important to be honest on a job application because a job application is this.
A legal document.
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
Networking
Name two job search websites
It is most effective to answer the question "Tell Me About Yourself" using this approach?
Asset (Skills)
Experience (Example with previous employer)
Achievement (Results/Outcome)
Interest (Hobbies/Leisure)
Along with your resume, this should be included when applying for a job...
A cover letter. (Each letter should be written for a specific employer.) The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to an organization, demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy, draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you. Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective employer.
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.
In professional clothing
Name three ways to look for work.
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
Business Card
How many copies of your resume should you bring to a single interview and how many to a job fair?
Approximately 5 for single interview / Double the # of employers for job fair
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
One (and never more than two)
Give one good example for "Reason for Leaving"
I desired a more challenging position. I had an option for a better job. I desired a job that was a better fit for my skills and qualification. I returned to school to enhance my skills.
This is who you can network with
Everyone!
These are some of the top reasons for termination
Conflicts
Punctuality
Attendance
This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.
Send a thank you card or note via email.
This resume format focuses more on skills and accomplishments, rather than work history.
Functional. (A resume organized by function focuses on accomplishments and skills, and is good for someone looking to change careers, by emphasizing transferable skills.)
Two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"
Quit and Fired
This is when you schedule time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
An informational interview
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
Politics
Family
Religion
Bad Mouthing Employer
You should spend at least 20 minutes doing this before going to an interview.
Researching the company.
When describing your skills and accomplishments on a resume, each bullet should be started with this.
A past-tense action verb description.
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Put N/A in the space. This shows that you saw the question.
People often despise this way of job searching because of it's ways of old...
Using the Yellow Pages
A few days after submitting your cover letter, resume, and/or job application, it is important to do this.
Follow up with the employer, either with a phone call, e-mail, or in person.