Resumes
Building Your Brand
Elevator Pitches
Interviews
College Corps
100

This document is created to outline your roles, skills, and achievements.

What is a resume?

100

This word refers to the visual representation of your brand, which may include a logo, color scheme, or consistent style.

What is branding?

100

How long should an elevator pitch be?

What is 30 seconds to 1 minute.

100

True or False: An interview is always for the interviewer to see if they like you. And never for the interviewee to see if they like the role or company.

What is... False

100

How many hours do you have to complete by the end of the academic year?

What is 450 hours?

200

This section of your resume lists your name, email or phone number, and sometimes a LinkedIn profile.

What is the contact information section?

200

This is the unique set of skills, experiences, and personality traits that define how others see you professionally.

What is a personal brand?

200

What is the first thing you should do when you start your elevator pitch?

What is.. Your preferred name.

200

An interviewer finishes all the questions they have for you, what should you do… 

a) you should say thank you and leave 

b) you should ask them thoughtful questions 

c) walk out of the interview

What is... b) you should ask them thoughtful questions

200

What is the minimum number of training hours you must complete?

What is 40 hours?

300

This should be tailored to match the job description and typically appears under each job listing on your resume.

What are bullet points or job responsibilities?

300

This platform is often used by professionals to showcase their brand through a digital resume, posts, and networking.

What is LinkedIn?

300

True or False: It is okay to use the same elevator pitch for every situation?

False, you should adjust your elevator pitch to the person you are talking to and their respective career field.

300

This is the first thing you should research before attending an interview.

What is... the company

300

When will you be meeting the community partners?

What is.. August 30th! At the Community Match Event.

400

When listing your education on a resume, this is the numerical value if it's above a 3.0.

What is a GPA?

400

Your brand should reflect these two essential components, which are your professional skills and personal characteristics otherwise known as?


Hint: There are 2 words; One of them is a synonym for knowledge

What are expertise and values?

400

Which of these should you avoid in an elevator pitch?
A) speaking with confidence
B) including your relevant background
C) using filler words such as "like", "um" or "uh"

Option C) using filler words such as "like", "um" or "uh"

400

Which of the following is NOT a common interview mistake? 

a) not making eye contact 

b) speaking negatively about a previous employer 

c) not giving specific examples when asked about their experience 

d) shaking the interviewers hands or doing an elbow bump

What is... d) shaking the interviewers hands or doing an elbow bump

400

What is the third party platform that College Corps uses to upload additional information?

What is Basecamp?

500

Including this section can demonstrate that you possess skills outside of your work history, such as leadership, community service, or volunteer experience.

What is the "Extracurricular Activities" or "Volunteer Work" section?

500

This strategy helps individuals connect their personal brand to their desired industry or market, making them more recognizable as an expert.

What is targeting a specific audience?

500

What should you do if you have extra time during your elevator pitch?

Request a follow up with the person (LinkedIn, In-person or email)

500

What should you do within 24 hours after an interview?

What is... Email a thank you or write a thank you note

500

How many College Corps Programs are across the state of California?

What is 46?