Networking
A 60 second introduction to make an effective first impression.
What is an elevator pitch?
The suggested minimum font size of a persons first and last name at the top of a resume.
What is 24 point?
The section of LinkedIn and Handshake that, if not updated, will appear as a spam account.
What is the profile photo?
Annual fair hosted at Scholastica featuring healthcare employers.
What is Saints Heath and Human Services Career Fair?
Number of minutes you should arrive prior to your interview time.
What is 10 min?
The side of one’s shirt or jacket where the name tag goes.
What is the right side?
The suggested page length of a resume for a college student or new graduate.
What is one page?
Minimum number of LinkedIn connections recommended for students in this class.
What is 30?
This holds your resumes, a pen, and note paper while at job fairs.
What is a padfolio?
“Tell me about a time when…” and “Give me an example of…” and examples of these.
What are behavioral questions?
Abbreviated as BNI, this international organization has chapters all around the world with a goal of growing business.
What is Business Networking International?
The suggested size of margins on a typical resume.
What is .5-1”?
Job and internship website used by most colleges to connect college students with employers.
What is Handshake?
A request or requirement for attire at an event or workplace.
What is a dress code?
“What would you do if…” is an example of this.
What is a situational question?
I’m Type of networking activity where people are placed in rows of pairs asking and answering questions quickly before moving onto the next person.
What is speed networking?
The email address used to send resumes and cover letters for review.
What is resumes@css.edu?
Leaving Handshake, LinkedIn or other job search site to search a company's website’s career page for the same job posting.
What is a way to avoid scams?
A 1/10 page sized document with name and contact information.
What is a business card?
An appropriate amount of time to follow up after an interview.
What is one week?
Placing a hand on your chest when introducing yourself to someone new is a way to do this.
What is avoid shaking a hand?
The most common content mistake students make in cover letter writing.
What is “self serving” language?
A helpful tool on all college and university LinkedIn profiles to search for graduates, explore careers, and build a network.
What is the Alumni Tool?
Recommended amount of time spent at a job fair before taking a break or leaving.
What is 20 minutes?
Document posted with details about an open position that you should not forget to download before an interview.
What is the job posting?