Resume
5 sections
What is a cover letter?
A letter introducing yourself and explaining why you want the job.
What should you always bring to an interview?
Your resume
What's the difference between "fire" and "lay off"?
Fire = you did a poor job, and they don't want you anymore
Lay off = the company is making changes and does not need your position anymore
How many references should you have available?
3 references
Make sure you ask your references first!
Which of the following is NOT a section in the resume?
Profile/summary
Work experience
Education
Samples of your work
Samples of your work
Can you use the same cover letter for all job applications?
No, you should make each cover letter specific to the job you are applying to.
True or false:
If your interview is at 10:00am, it is okay to arrive at 10:00am.
False! Always arrive EARLY (at least 5 minutes)
Complete this sentence with the verb HIRE:
"The mall is ___________ a lot of workers for the holiday season."
The mall is HIRING a lot of workers for the holiday season.
What is the difference between EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE?
Employer = the boss or company that has hired you
Employee = the worker
Correct this sentence in the job description of the resume:
I was a painter in an art studio, and I sold my art there.
TAKE AWAY THE SUBJECT!
"Was a painter in an art studio and sold (my) art there."
Do you write in 1st person or in 3rd Person singular on the cover letter?
1st person = "I...."
Which of the following is NOT appropriate to say in an interview:
Good morning, how are you?
What's up bro!
Thank you for meeting with me.
What's up bro!
Complete this sentence with the verb LAY OFF:
I have been _______ ______ two times in my life.
I have been LAID OFF two times in my life.
Complete the sentence in the PAST SIMPLE:
She (apply) for the job last night.
She APPLIED for the job last night.
Volunteer, education experiences, leadership opportunities, etc. (results may vary)
Which of the following is not an appropriate word to use in your cover letter:
Powerful
Creative
Crazy
Professional
Crazy - it's okay to be crazy, but don't reveal that in your cover letter!
What kinds of things should you research before the interview?
Company vision/mission; current projects; CEO; locations; AS MUCH AS YOU CAN
Complete this sentence in FUTURE PERFECT TENSE
I hope I will (get) _____ ________ a new job by next summer.
List three ways you can ask for clarification if you don't understand something.
Sorry, could you repeat that?
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
Could you clarify/elaborate that?
Could you give me an example?
List these work experiences in the CORRECT order that they should appear on your resume:
1. Wake Tech Teacher 2001-2006
2. NC State Teacher 2015-present
3. UNC Chapel Hill Teacher 2006-2015
From NEWEST to OLDEST:
1. NC State Teacher 2015-present
2. UNC Chapel Hill Teacher 2006-2015
3. Wake Tech Teacher 2001-2006
Correct this sentence in the cover letter:
Can't wait to here from You!!!!!
I look forward to hearing from you.
I can't wait to hear from you.
If the boss asks you, "What is your greatest weakness?" what is a good answer? Why did you choose it?
Something that sounds like a weakness, but is actually a GOOD thing.
My standards are too high.
I'm too much of a perfectionist.
Etc.
Correct this sentence:
Yesterday I am fired because I haven't be wearing the correct uniform.
Yesterday I WAS fired because I haven't BEEN WEARING the correct uniform.
List 2 things you SHOULD and 2 things you SHOULDN'T do during an interview
Should=bring your resume, prepare your answers, arrive early, dress professionally, put your phone on silent
Shouldn't=eat, arrive late, use your phone, wear casual clothes, waste your interviewer's time