Job Applications
What writing utensil should be used to fill out an in person job application?
Blue or Black Ink
What part of a resume tells you name, email address, phone number, and address
Contact Info or Heading
a list of people that can talk highly of you and your skills
what are references
What is one way we can find out about job openings
word of mouth, online, ads, network, career fairs, signs
What can you write on an application if there is an area that you need to leave blank because it doesn't apply to you.
N/A or Not Applicable, or ---
what part of a resume would your college information go into?
Education
what are two of things you need to include for each reference entry
name of person, email, phone, their title/position
This is a series of questions that you answer in order to find out about jobs that may match your interests or skills
what is a career survey
How should you write out the pay/salary
Write a range, or put "negotable"
what order should we write our experience in? there are two ways
from most recent to oldest or from most relevant to least relevant
what is a one age document that you create, that gives more detail and insight on you and why you would be good for the job
cover letter
What is the main purpose of a job? (Job, not career!)
to earn money
What are three topics that a job application usually consists of? (hint, there are more than 3)
contact info, work experience, education, salary, availability, references, legal to work
What are the four required parts of a resume (hint, one of them can be two different options)
heading, objective OR summary, education, work experience
How many paragraphs should a cover letter be?
3
This is a way for you to find out about jobs and to help you get them; you connect with other people/use them as an "in" with places and to learn about openings.
Networking
Your old boss was mean, and that is why you left your last job. What would you write on an application for "reason for leaving?"
"Looking for better opportunity" or "looking to advance my skills elsewhere" or something similar
what is the only part of a resume that would be acceptable to have as a short paragraph?
summary statement
What goes in the first paragraph of your cover letter?
introduction to you, how you found out about the job, what job you are applying for
The three main documents in the job application process are.. (hint: one you fill out, two you create)
resume, application, cover letter