General Etiquette
The best opening line for emails
"I hope all is well!"
Your manager gives unclear instructions. What do you do first?
Politely ask them to repeat themself
Choose: Led vs. Helped
Led
Main purpose of LinkedIn
to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful
ALPFA's first year on campus
Spring 2025
Fix it: "Can you send this over right now"?
“Hi, could you please send the file when you have a chance? Thank you!”
You are running short on time for your interview and you forgot to iron your clothes the night before. Is it better to show up late with your shirt unwrinkled or show up on time with your shirt wrinkled?
Show up on time with your shirt wrinkled
More impactful bullet point:
A.) "Worked on many case presentations with a few teammates"
B.) "Collaborated with a 5-person team to complete a project ahead of the deadline"
B
The tab where you can accept connections
My Network
NABA's slogan or ALPFA's motto
"Lifting as we climb"
or
Leadership, Engagement, Advancement, and Development (LEAD)
What belongs in your email signature?
Name, School, Year, Contact Info, and Extra-Curricular's if applicable
What are 3 things you should always do when meeting someone new?
Firm handshake, maintain eye contact, and have a short but strong introduction
What is the website that can help you build your resume introduced to Whitman students?
VMock
What are post impressions
The number of times your post reached someone else's screen
NABA's 5 E's
Elevate, Engage, Educate, Empower, and Enhance
Explain the difference between smart casual, business casual, and business professional
Smart casual includes cardigans/sweaters, sneakers and jeans
Business casual includes slacks, cardigans, quarter-zips, and dress shoes
Business Professional includes wearing a full suit
What is the dress code for most accounting firms?
Business casual
What are the 4 most important sections that belong on your resume?
Education, Experience, Extra-Curricular's, Skills
The 6 reactions you can leave under a post
Like, Love, Celebrate, Support, Insightful and Funny
When was NABA or ALPFA created?
NABA - 1969
ALPFA - 1972
Which way do you pass the rolls at a professional dinner
Offer it to the person on your left then pass right
How many supervisors/managers do you have when working at a Big 4 Firm?
3-6+
What percentage of companies use AI to run through resumes?
82%
What's the does 1st, 2nd, and 3rd next to someone's name mean on LinkedIn
1st = direct connection
2nd = person is connected to your 1st connection
3rd = people connected to your 2nd connected; essentially no relationship
Name all the e-board members that are in the room and their positions
Who ever is in the room