Resumes & Cover Letters
This section of your resume should include your degree, school, and expected graduation date
EDUCATION
What app is the most popular for professional networking
What resource on campus can students go to for help on jobs
The Career Center
This is the first impression you make in an interview before you even speak
Handshake or body language
These experiences, often unpaid, gives you hands-on work exposure during college
internships
A cover letter should always be addressed to this person whenever possible
HIRING MANAGER
What is the 30 second introduction you can give about yourself called
Elevator Pitch
What is a website students can use to find jobs?
Linkedin, Indeed, Handshake, Glassdoor, etc.
STAR stands for: Situation, Task, Action, and ______
Result
Skills like communication, teamwork, or organization is considered what type of skill?
Soft Skill
What should you do with your resume every time you apply for a new job
Customize it or tailor your application
Name three places that you can network at
School, Work, Conferences
Reaching out to professionals who graduated from your colleg eto learn about their career paths is an example of using what resource?
The Alumni Network
How many questions should you prepare for the end of an interview?
2-3 Questions
who can provide you guidance, feedback, and support when looking into careers?
How quickly do employers look at a resume
6-10 seconds
When should you typically follow up after an interview is done
About 1-2 business days
Networking fills what percentage of jobs on average?
70-80%
This type of interview is conducted by multiple interviewers at once, often used for panel-style hiring decisions
Group Interview
What does it mean to build a personal brand
A unique combination of skills, expertise, experiences, values, and personality that forms your professional reputation
What is the maximum recommended length for most colelge students' resumes
One page
Informational Interviews
This type of job search document summarizes your education, experience, and skills in greater detail than a resume, often used for academic or research positions
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
What are 2 common question that interviewers ask
1. what is one strength and one weakness
2. Tell me about yourself
3. Give me an example of a time you mitigated conflict
Any other answer judge will say if it passes or not
BONUS QUESTION: Give all the names of the MANA team + positions
Emma- Coordinator, Mai-Thi- Counselor, Mathew- Counselor, Tristan- Success Coach, Pise-Student Assistant