Networking
When can you network?
ANYTIME!!
How long should a resume or cover letter be?
1 page
How do you want to end an elevator pitch?
With a question
How can you connect with alumni?
Share one fact from Debra or Alexia on the intro slide on the first day of class.
can be multiple things
How can you start networking with someone?
Simply by asking a question, going to events, introducing yourself, using an elevator pitch
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, task, action, result
When interviewing what parts of STAR should take the longest?
Actions & Results
How long does a recruiter generally look at someone's resume before reading it?
6 sec
What company did Alexia accepted an offer with?
The Hershey Company
What are some ways Warrignton helps students network?
Career week, BCS events like market Monday/BBQ, CAP mentors, speaker coming to class
What is a tool highly recommended for structuring cover letters?
ChatGPT
What are the best types of questions to ask recruiters?
Personal! Not googleable ones
When is the best time to start searching for internships?
NOW!! ANYTIME
What did Debra get her master's degree in?
Masters of science management
When talking to a recruiter you should be ___% listening and ___% talking
80% listening 20% talking
In general, how many paragraphs should a cover letter have?
3
What are ways you can differentiate yourself in your elevator pitch?
share your passions, demonstrate knowledge of the company and recruiter
What are the timelines for applying to an internship? Give examples.
it depends. For example, finance students have to look 2 years in advance
Where is Alexia originally from?
El Salvador
Name as many networking styles (it can be one)
Analytical, promoter, expressive, direct, supportive
What order should your resume be in?
reverse chronological order
What percentage of jobs get filled through referrals?
85%
What was Brock’s dream company when he was applying for internships?
P&G
True or False: Debra worked at Aldi