Resumes
How many pages should your resume be?
1 - 2 Pages
What should you bring with you to an interview?
Copies of your wrinkle-free resume
Prepared questions for the interviewer
Paper and something to write with.
Imagine this: You show up for an interview empty handed.
Resume, questions for the interviewer, supplies to take notes
True or False: Experiences outside of Massachusetts should not go on your resume.
FALSE!
Finish this sentence: A resume is used as a way to...
A resume is used as a way to showcase your education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments.
Name a commonly asked interview question.
1.Tell me about yourself
2.What interests you about this position?
3.What do you know about our company so far?
4.What experiences and skills make you a good fit for this position?
5.What are you weaknesses?
6.Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer (peer, family member, situation)
7.Tell me about a time when you had to work with a team to complete a difficult project
8.Tell me about a time when your boss or teacher gave you some critical feedback
9.How will you balance this position with your other responsibilities?
10.What questions do you have for me?
DOUBLE POINTS! (400)
Activities Intern January 2018 - December 2018 Whitneyville Manor
Cambridge, MA
Needs another bullet point.
Name 2 skills that you have.
Organized, leader, problem-solver..
Name 3 examples of action words that you could use on your resume.
Action words - Taught, assist, Ran, Stock, Train, Help, Coach, etc.
What is nonverbal communication?
Messages given through body language - eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and the distance between individuals. (nonverbal - not talking with words)
My weakness is that I do not have a lot of work experience.
How are you working on this?
Show us an example of nonverbal communication.
eye contact/looking away
slumped over/sitting up straight
How many bullet points should you have for each experience on your resume?
At least 3.
Name 2 ways to prepare BEFORE an interview.
Re-read job description.
Print out resume copies.
Create 3-5 questions for the interviewer.
Digital Media Intern 2018 - 2018 Somerville News
Somerville, MA
Months to go with the years.
Ex: June 2018 - September 2018
Give us an example question that you can prepare before the interview for the interviewer.
What does a typical day on the job look like?
What are the 4 things that go at the top of your resume?
What action do you take after you have had an interview?
Send the interviewer a thank you e-mail.
Activities Intern January 2018 - December 2018 Whitneyville Manor
Cambridge, MA
This position already ended in December 2018, so the action words should be past tense.
Assist - Assisted
Act - Acted
Engage - Engaged
How would you answer the question “Tell me about yourself" in an interview?
I am currently a student at Somerville High School were I participate in STEM club. I am also on the basketball team which has taught me the value of teamwork and this is why I will be a great member of your team.