E-Mail
What does E-Mail stand for? What is the full name of “E-Mail”
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Electronic Mail
Name one part of a resume/CV.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Education, Contact Information, Work experience, skills, awards
How long should a cover letter be?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. 1 page
What is the first step in applying for a scholarship.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Finding a scholarship that you want
How should you greet someone at the start of the interview
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Sopeh, bowing, handshake
How should you greet someone in an E-mail in a Formal/Professional Setting
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Dear Mr./Mrs. Surname or Dear Sir/Madam
What does CV stand for?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Curriculum Vitae
What is one professional writing tip/advice?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Use proper grammar and vocabulary, full words and phrases, avoid idioms, being polite, thankful, positivity
Name one material/document you typically submit for a scholarship
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Personal statement/Essay responses, transcript, resume/CV, references
What is one thing you should do after an interview.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Thank them for their time, send a follow-up call or e-mail.
What does BCC stand for?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Blind Carbon Copy
How should you describe things or jobs in your resume?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. With numbers or using action words
What is one thing you can write about in your cover letter?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Relevant experience or discuss an experience in more detail in a resume
What are the two types of forms you submit for a scholarship
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Online form or paper form
How should men/women dress for an interview? Name at least 5 clothing pieces.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Men’s: simple color button-up shirt, dress pants, dress shoes or loafers, a professional tie, a blazer, simple ring
Women’s: Simple color button-up shirt, dress pants or sampot, nice shoes, blazer, little to no jewelry
Name one of the reasons why E-Mails are important.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Professionalism, Efficiency, or Respect
Name one type of hard skill and one type of soft skill.
WHAT/WHO IS …. Examples: Hard skill – language, computer skills, certification skills
Soft Skills – Communication, leadership, teamwork, time management
What are the parts of a cover letter?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Heading, greeting, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, signature
For scholarships abroad, name 2 types of required tests you might submit
WHAT/WHO IS ….. TESOL, IELTS, GRE, SAT, ACT
How should you treat an interview
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Like a professional conversation
Name 2 Advantages and 2 Disadvantages of Using E-Mail.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Advantages: Speed & Efficiency, Cost-Effective, Convenience, Documentation, Multimodal Communication
Disadvantages: Miscommunication, Spam/Overload, Not Always Safe, Lack of Immediate Feedback
How should you order your work experience?
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Most relevant and recent work experience first
What are three things to avoid In a cover letter.
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Improper length, excess information, and incorrect qualifications.
Examples accepted.
What is one common essay prompt for scholarship
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Why are you applying to this program? Why did you choose this program? Why are you motivated to study more on this topic? How will your past experiences connect to this program? What will you achieve during this program?
How should you answer the common interview question:
“What are your weaknesses?”
WHAT/WHO IS ….. Pick a weakness you are working on. Demonstrate you are willing to learn and take criticism/feedback