Networking
This online platform is considered the top professional networking social media site.
What is LinkedIn?
Resume bullet points should start with these types of words, such as "managed," "created," or "led"
What are action verbs?
This is the most common opening question in any job interview.
What is "Tell me about yourself"?
This skill — the ability to understand and manage your own emotions — is considered just as important as IQ in the workplace.
What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
After meeting a new professional contact, you should send this within 24 hours
What is a thank-you/follow-up message?
what does CV stand for?
curriculum vitae
What does each letter in the STAR method stand for
Situation, Task, Action and Result
When given critical feedback from a supervisor, the professional response is to do this rather than get defensive
What is listen, thank them, and apply it?
Name the four main parts of an elevator pitch
Name, Major/Grade, Relevant Experience and what your looking for
A resume should be tailored to each job by doing this to match the employer's language.
What is using keywords from the job description?
You should always bring this to an interview to show preparedness
another copy of your resume and something to take notes with!
This term describes the ability to adjust your communication style depending on your audience
What is code-switching?
What's the easiest way to make a good first impression
good handshake!
What does ATS stand for
Applicant Tracking System
If an interviewer offers you water/coffee/tea do you accept or decline?
always accept (u just gotta tbh)
This is the preferred approach to workplace conflict — addressing it directly with the person involved rather than involving others first.
What is direct communication/having a one-on-one conversation?
LinkedIn is amazing tool to do what kind of correspondence with industry professionals
cold messaging/calling
When applying for a government job, how many pages does your resume need to be?
Minimum 1 but 2+ is preferred
(got this straight from my advisor so don't shoot me if you are wrong)
This type of interview question is illegal for employers to ask in the U.S., covering topics like age, religion, or marital status.
What is a discriminatory question?
This concept describes a team environment where members feel safe to speak up without fear of punishment.
What is psychological safety?