Resume Building
How do you format the dates on a resume?
What is by month and year?
You should do this the night before in order to plan ahead
What is Prepare clothing / outfit OR arrange for transportation
When should you practice situational awareness?
What is All the time?
How do you greet a potential employer?
What is: firm handshake and effective eye contact; friendly behavior; nice smile
The 'S' in SMART
What is Specific?
(simple, sensible, significant)
This section of a resume is most commonly seen right after your name/address/phone; Self- introduction
What is Objective?
List three things that help improve appearance for interview
What is: personal hygiene, clean hands/nails, fresh breath, clean shaved, neat hair, moderate makeup or perfume, body odor
The _____ technique is used in order to assess your surroundings
SLAM
What are 3 types of proper body language during an interview?
What is: sit up straight / eye contact / effective communication / active listening / manners
The 'M' in SMART
What is Measurable?
This section can be found at the end of a resume; Allows for employers t call and check the interviewees testaments of employment/ effectiveness
What is References?
What are 2/4 of the four areas in which you need to consider when making a favorable impression
What is nice appearance / pleasing behavior / clear speech / good preparation
Define situational awareness
What is Being aware of what is happening around you in terms of where you are, where you are supposed to be, and whether anyone or anything around you is a threat to your health and safety
If you smoke or eat before an interview...
What is Take a breath freshener / Spray light perfume or cologne
The 'A' in SMART
What is Achievable?
If you do not have any work history, you can also add these to add more value and experience to your resume
What is Volunteer experience?
What do you need to know when researching your company prior to the interview?
What is: interviewer's name/ what the company does/ what the mission statement is/ the kinds of jobs available
What does the 'S' in SLAM represent?
Name two characteristics for clothing for an interview.
What is: no cleavage (F) / pants / dress shirt (M) / closed toed shoes / at or below knee dresses (F)
The 'R' in SMART
How is the list for employment history or school supposed to be organized?
What is From most recent to least recent?
Other than salary and benefits, what are other questions one should ask the employer?
What is advancement possibilities / work responsibilities?
What does the 'A' in SLAM represent?
What is Assess; assess the setting around you
What is something that you should not ask about during the interview, only when you know you have gotten the job?
What is Salary?
The 'T' in SMART?
Time bound