Resume & Cover Letter Realness
True or False: You should use the same resume and cover letter for every job
False
Name 2 AI tools that can help tailor your resume or cover letter
resumake, jobscan
How long should a coffee chat typically last—and who should end it?
30 minutes, person who initiated coffee chat should end it
What should your eye contact and posture look like in a behavioral interview (virtual or in person)?
sit upright, look at camera/interviewer, hands in front of you & feet flat on floor
What’s one simple LinkedIn hack that boosts your visibility to recruiters?
Optimize your LinkedIn headline with relevant keywords: Business Student | Marketing | Data Analysis | Content Creation
What’s the ideal length of a cover letter, and what key structure should it follow?
one page
True or False: Fancy resume designs help you stand out in AI screenings.
false
What’s the number one rule when sliding into someone’s LinkedIn DMs for a coffee chat?
be respectful and specific: mention why you’re reaching out to them specifically, keep it concise and professional
What’s one way to practice for a HireVue or video interview and actually make it feel less awkward?
Record yourself doing practice questions beforehand
You're going to a networking dinner—where do you place your napkin, and what do you do if you drop your fork?
Napkin goes on lap. If you drop your fork say excuse me, do not pick it up, ask server for a new fork
What are the 3 must-have components of a strong resume bullet point?
TAR: task action result
What does ATS stand for and why should you care?
applicant tracking system
Name 3 questions to never ask during an informational interview.
1. How did I do
2. Elementary questions that are easy to research
3. Too personal questions
What’s a good framework to use when answering behavioral questions—and what does each letter stand for?
STAR Method: situation, task, action result
You're prepping for a case competition or professional event. What are 3 things to do the night before to show up strong?
Review note/research on company, review industry related news, practice your framework
Give an example of a weak resume bullet and how you’d transform it using the STAR method.
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How do you beat an AI resume scanner? Name 3 specific tactics
Use relevant keywords, stick to ATS format (standard headings like "Work Experience," "Skills," and "Education), Include Both Acronyms and Full Titles
You want to cold email an alum. Write a strong subject line that grabs attention
personal, concise, and show clear value: Fellow University of Florida Grad Seeking Career Advice in ____ Program
What’s one trick to staying calm during a high-pressure or “stress” interview?
take a sip of water between answering questions to take time gathering thoughts, think of the interview as a conversation not interrogation
What’s one way AI is changing consulting, finance, or law?
Consulting: transforming predictive analytics and scenario modeling
Finance: revolutionizing algorithmic trading and credit risk assessment
Law: improving legal research and contract review
What does "tailoring your resume" actually mean—and how do you do it?
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You want to apply to a job through LinkedIn’s “Easy Apply”—how can AI help you prep in under 10 minutes
Jobscan & Resumake to tailor your resume to specific job
ResyMatch or Enhancv to evaluate and optimize your LinkedIn profile
ChatGPT or Copy.ai to help generate a personalized cover letter
A recruiter replies “Not hiring now, but happy to connect.” What should you say next?
be polite, appreciative, and express your interest in staying connected for future opportunities
You’re asked a curveball question in a case interview. What’s your go-to strategy?
Pause and take a moment, Ask clarifying questions, Breakdown the problem into smaller parts, Think aloud
Name one current hot topic in the business world (bonus: say why it matters).
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