Potpourri
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is a form of financial aid given to a student to help pay for their education.
What is the recommended resume length?
ONE page
what is the length of a letter?
1 page (2 if needed)
Why should you use linked in?
It's a source that can continuously be updated; it shows a fuller picture of you; allows for networking;endorsements
(any or the above)
What are your keywords?
Answers vary
Name a scholarship you are applying for.
answers vary - Oxford, Dundee, Glasgow etc
Why do we write resumes?
to showcase your profile (education/work/volunteer experience) in order to get a job.
What is the purpose of the personal story?
To show a personal connection to the field/what you are applying for
What is in the about section?
It is a preview of you.
What is something you do not put in the education section of linked in (but still having to do with education)?
high school results
What are the tools you use to apply for the schlolarshop?
Name a program used to help you create resumes.
canva etc (answers will vary)
What is the goal of a motivation letter?
It's a personal statement to discuss why you would like a particular job/scholarship etc
The total number of characters allowed in the profile headline
What are 220 characters?
Tell us about your personal story.
answers vary
Describe ONE part of each motivation letter, resume, and linked in.
answers vary -
What should go in your community service section?
Volunteer based experiences
What do you include in a motivation letter intro?
greeting, your name/title, the name of the job/scholarship you are applying for/immediate connection to you and what you are applying for - preview of your main key words (answers vary)
What is the purpose of skill endorsements in linked in?
This section allows you to build a list of your top skills and others to recognize you for them, resulting in you becoming an authority.
What are the two types of skills and give an example of each
hard skills (tech) soft skills empathy
Describe how the resume, motivation letter, and linked in work together.
Resume has the basic information, motivation letter expands personal stories and connections to a specific employment opportunity and/or scholarship. Linkedin allows networking and skill endorsements from others.
What are the main components of a modern resume?
Education, Work Experience, Volunteering, Activities, Top Skills, Coursework, and Honors
How many keywords should you have and what should they cover?
three: They cover the characteristics/values/professional goals
What is the Headline?
The keywords that describe your personal value proposition & allow your profile to be searched properly for what you what to be known as
Which is the most effective for applying for scholarships and why? (resume, letter, linked in)
answers vary but MUST have a solid and clear opinion