Job Search
Exploring career options and gathering information about them.
What is career exploration?
The recommended length for an effective resume
What is one page?
A firm handshake and eye contact are examples of good interview...
What is good body language?
The ongoing process of building, refining, and expanding your skills and knowledge.
What is professional development?
Researching this before a job interview helps you understand the industry's salary range.
What is "Salary Benchmarking"?
This term refers to the skills and qualifications you possess that make you suitable for a job.
What are qualifications?
Name two essential sections on a resume besides work experience
What are Skills and Education?
The STAR method is used to answer questions about what
What are Situations, Tasks, Actions, and Results?
This term refers to learning experiences that occur outside of a traditional classroom setting.
What is experiential learning?
This skill involves effectively communicating your value to justify a higher salary.
What is "Negotiation Skills"?
Connecting with professionals and attending events for job opportunities.
What is networking?
The importance of tailoring your resume for each job application
What is to match the job description and highlight relevant skills?
Give an example of a strong closing statement in an interview
What is expressing enthusiasm for the position and reiterating qualifications?
A program that provides hands-on work experience related to a student's major and career goals.
What is an internship?
This tactic involves delaying discussions about salary until you've received a job offer.
What is "Deferring Salary Negotiations"?
The online professional network where you can connect with others.
What is LinkedIn?
This section should highlight your skills and experiences in a concise document.
What is a resume?
Explain the importance of researching a company before an interview
What is to show interest and align responses with company values?
The process of setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them in your career.
What is goal setting?
Knowing this information helps you determine a reasonable salary expectation. What is the "Cost of Living"?
What is the "Cost of Living"?
The practice of maintaining professional relationships and staying in touch with contacts.
What is networking follow-up?
How can you quantify your achievements on a resume
What is using numbers or percentages to showcase accomplishments?
How should you handle a difficult or unexpected interview question
What is staying calm, taking a moment to think, and providing a thoughtful response?
The professional organization or group that supports individuals in a specific industry or field.
What is a professional association?
This negotiation strategy involves finding common ground to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
What is "Win-Win Negotiation"?