This part of your resume states the type of work you seek.
What is the Objective?
100
'Dear Hiring Manager,' is known as this part of the Cover Letter.
What is a Salutation?
100
Brought to interviews, this is the list of three or more of your contacts that would have good things to say about you and your abilities in the workplace.
What is your References Page?
100
Knowledge of technical writing, economics, statistical analysis and market research methods, ability to understand policy frameworks, and think critically.
What can a Policy Studies student offer?
100
80% rate
What is the percentage of job board postings you must apply for on the work experience job board to avoid being deactivated?
200
This is the maximum length recommended as acceptable for standard resumes.
What is two pages?
200
You put this first at the very top of your Cover Letter.
What is your contact information, which includes address, phone number and email address?
200
Tell me about a time when you....., Can you give me an example of a situation where you......, Have you ever had to handle....., Describe a scenario where you.....
What are Behavioural Descriptive Interview (BDI) questions?
200
Employer Panels, Mock Interviews, Networking Events, Career Fair
What are ways to meet potential employers on-campus?
200
A minimum of 5 per week.
What is the number of employer contacts you should be tracking on your spreadsheet?
300
These are a type of skill that are specifically required to do a job and most often involve training.
What are technical skills?
300
The body of the letter, most often the middle paragraph, is where you would find these 4-5 bullets.
What are the top related skills to the job ad?
300
Questions about vacation, money, the use of the weight room or corporate vehicle, professional training and free coffee or lunch.
What are things you should never ask about in an interview
300
A friendly smile, good handshake, appropriate attire, and a contact card.
What are the things you should have when networking?
300
February 15th 2014 deadline.
What is the last date to sign up for an International opportunity in Spring by filling out a Declaration of Intent form for the International Department?
400
This is the order that your education and work experience 'history' are listed on your resume.
What is reverse chronology? (Meaning most recent first to farthest back)
400
State here the reason you are writing and your top connection - most often your education
What is found in the first paragraph?
400
Describe the situation, explain the overall task, mention the action(s) taken, then sum it up with the result.
What is S-T-A-R method for answering BDI questions?
400
The process of finding out about an industry through scheduled discussions with experienced personnel.
What are Information Interviews?
400
450
The number of work hours needed for course credit in a Faculty approved position.
500
These are less technical abilities that are very useful, such as communication and organization, that are found on the job description.
What are transferable skills?
500
Yours truly, Sincerely, Regards, are examples of this.
What are Complimentary Closings?
500
Sent within 24 hours of the interview
What is a thank you note/card?
"Good manners can open doors that the best education alone cannot."
500
The term used for former students who have graduated.
What is Alumni? (Alumnus or Graduands)
500
Resume and Cover Letter Critiques, Workshops, Employment Counsellors, and Central Job Board
What are MRU students eligible to receive from Career Services?