Resume Basics
A one-page document that shows your skills, experiences, and education to help you get a job.
What is Resume?
A short letter that explains why you're a great fit for a job.
What is a Cover Letter?
These are examples of:
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work here?
What are your strengths?
What are some challenges that you faced, and how did you handle them?
What are common question asked in interviews?
Students have plenty of great places to look:
Online Job Boards
Company Websites
Networking
Social Media
Job Fairs and Career Events
What are Job Listings?
What you should do if you're running late?
Notify your employer ASAP.
These should NEVER be found on your resume.
What are spelling and grammar errors?
About half a page to one full page.
What is length of Cover Letter?
Professional, clean, and appropriate for the company culture.
What should you wear to an interview?
The process of building and maintaining professional relationships that can help you learn about job opportunities, get advice, and advance in your careers.
What is networking?
Why it teamwork important?
Teamwork is important because it helps people combine their strengths, ideas, and efforts to achieve goals more effectively than working alone
The ideal length of a resume.
What is one page?
Introducing yourself and the job that you're applying for.
What is first paragraph of a Cover Letter?
It helps build trust, confidence, and connection with the interviewer.
What is eye-contact?
Shows your interest
Helps you tailor your application
Prepares you for interview questions, etc.
What is researching a company?
Set of behaviors, attitudes, and qualities that show you are competent, reliable, and respectful in a work environment.
What is Professionalism?
At the top of a resume.
What is Contact Information?
The specific person that you address a Cover Letter to.
What is Hiring Manager or the person in charge of recruitment?
These are some examples of:
Copies of your Resume
List of References
Portfolio's or WOrk Samples(if applicable)
Notebook and Pen
Questions for the Interviewer
What should you bring to an interview?
Personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that help you work well with others and navigate the workplace effectively.
What are Soft Skills?
Why is it important to listen carefully at work?
Listening carefully at work is super important because it helps you understand tasks, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships.
A person who can vouch for your qualifications, work ethic, skills, and character based on their professional or academic relationship with you.
What is a Reference?
"Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your team's goals. I look forward to the possibility of an interview."
What is one way to close a cover letter?
Professional message that you send after an interview, job application, or networking interaction.
What is follow-up email?
Research, Planning, and Practice.
What is a good way to prepare for an interview?
What should you do if you make a mistake at work?
Acknowledge It Quickly
Don’t try to hide or ignore the mistake. Own up to it as soon as you realize it.
Inform the Right People
Tell your supervisor or anyone affected so they’re aware and can help manage the situation.
Take Responsibility
Be honest and avoid blaming others.
Apologize if Needed
A sincere apology can go a long way in maintaining good relationships.
Offer a Solution
Suggest how to fix the mistake or prevent it from happening again.
Learn From It
Reflect on what caused the error and how you can improve moving forward.