True or False: Joining a professional development or industry-specific group on campus will not benefit me.
False.
100
What is the purpose of an internship?
Give students real life experience and offer them a chance to build a network.
200
What are basic things your resume should have?
Name, address, phone number, & email address
200
When should a thank you letter be sent?
The day of the interview
200
True or False: Whatever you major in limits you career-wise.
False
200
What are the benefits of an internship?
-Gain work experience and transferable skills
-Possibly earn course credit
-Possibly earn money.
-Be able to experience a prospective career path
-Gain practical experience, by applying methods and theories learned in classes.
300
It is suggested that you omit your GPA if it falls below this number.
3.0
300
True or False: If you arrive on time to your interview, you are okay.
False
300
________________ will connect with you alum who work in your field of interest who can guide you in getting jobs and how to further your career. _______________ can also help with resumes, cover letters and job interview preparations.
Career Development Center
300
What are the differences between internships and externships?
Externships tend to be shorter, are usually unpaid, and rarely offer college credits.
400
What three categories MUST first-time job seekers include in their resumes?
work experience, academic experience and community service/extracurricular experience
400
The most important thing to do before an interview is..
practice possible interview questions
400
Where is the Career Development Center at William Paterson University located?
Student Center 301
400
What is the GPA usually needed for internships?
2.5
500
True or False: There is only one style of a resume.
FALSE - there are 3. Chronological, functional, and combination.
500
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions
500
True or False: Most open job positions are NOT posted online.
True.
500
Percentage of students (with internships) that are employed vs. percentage of students (without internships) that are employed?
According to a survey recently done at Purdue University, 71% of recent grads with internships found jobs vs. 56% of recent grads without internships