Resumes
How many pages is it recommended to make your resume?
What is 1 page
What is the rule of thumb when dressing for an interview?
What is dress one step above the position you are applying for.
What is a behavioral interview question?
What is a question that requires you to give an example of a behavior or time you experienced an event.
What is networking?
What is process of meeting others to exchange ideas and information.
Who is the first person you make an impression on when you enter an interview.
Who is the person you checked in with/receptionist/person who greeted you?
On average how long does a recruiter skim over a resume?
What should you do with your phone prior to an interview?
What is leave it in the car/bag/ purse?
What is a master application?
What is a application that is completed with all your pertinent employment information on it?
What is the purpose of going to a job fair at the Worksource office?
What is to meet employers and discuss job opportunities as well as potential jobs they may have coming up?
Why is confidence important when job seeking?
What is it is how you carry yourself, if you don't believe in yourself why would an employer want to hire you.
How often should you revise your resume?
Double Jeopardy
Why?
When ever you apply for a job.
Double jeopardy
You should customize your resume to match the job description of each job.
When should you arrive to a scheduled interview?
What is 10 minutes early?
What is a soft skill?
What is a personal habit or trait.
Name 3 places you could network.
What is child's school/sporting events/gym/grocery store/social events?
When answering the question "tell me your strongest weakness" how should you respond?
What is by making your weakness something that you are working to improve and that will not impact the job you are applying for.
Example: I am not a good public speaker, however I am taking some online courses to improve this skill.
Should you hide your gaps in your work history?
What is No?
When should you talk about yourself positively?
What is the entire interview?
When should you send a thank you email to an employer?
What is after an interview?
Who could you network with from your past?
Who is past co-workers, past supervisors.
When in an interview what should you do with your hands?
What is put on your lap/fold on desk in front of you.
What personal information should be included on your resume?
Double jeopardy
Name 3 things that should not be included on your resume.
What is your name, phone number and email address?
Double jeopardy
picture/family/religion/age/ethnicity/beliefs/how many kids you have/hobbies that are not related to the job
What should be included when you are answering the question, "tell me about yourself"?
Double jeopardy
What should NOT be included in the answer?
Double jeopardy
What is any personal information?
When should you research a company after you have applied?
Double Jeopardy
Why should you do this?
What is prior to an interview?
Double Jeopardy
So that you can tell them why you want to work for them, based on their mission statement/reviews/ interest in position.. Ect
How is social media used to network?
What is let people know you are job seeking/ find job leads/talk to people you have lost contact with.
When is it ok to chew gum in an interview?
What is NEVER!