Resume
How many references should you have at minimum?
THREE
True or False: The duration of the your job experiences is necessary on your resume.
TRUE- You should always include your duration at a job in your resume
What does STAR stand for?
SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, RESULTS
What should you have prepared before applying to a job? (2 things)
RESUME AND COVER LETTER
What are the four important sections in your resume ?
Objectives, Job Experience, Skills, and References.
True or False: Everything should be included in your resume, even if you aren't comfortable discussing it.
FALSE- You should not include anything in your resume that you do not feel comfortable discussing
SITUATION- is the initiating event that caused the scenario you are about to discuss.
RESEARCH THE COMPANY
FRIENDS/FAMILY
The interview is fully about you.
FALSE- THE INTERVIEW IS ALSO ABOUT THE COMPANY
Name one category of behavioral questions
Teamwork, Problem Solving/Planning, Initiative/Leadership, Interpersonal Skills/Conflict, Pressure/Stress
What questions can you look for when researching a company?
What is their mission?/Where are their services needed?/Who do they serve?/What are intriguing facts about the company?
ONE PAGE
Your resume is used as a reference in an interview
The aspect of the situation you had to manage
TASK- Is the aspect of the situation you had to manage, you outline the work that was laid before you.
What is the STAR interview method?
The STAR interview method is a technique you can use to prepare for behavioral and situational interview questions.
What should your resume highlight?
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.
The T in STAR includes the outcome of the situation
FALSE- The T in STAR relates to the responsibility you had in the situation
What type of interview questions is the STAR technique typically used for?
BEHAVIORAL
If anything you need to be _____ about your work.
PASSIONATE - if anything, you need to be passionate about your work