Resumes and Cover Letters
True or False: Your resume should include PARAGRAPHS of previous work experience.
False
blurbs, not paragraphs
Why shouldn't you wear something shiny or corduroy?
You shouldn't wear anything that could take attention away from what you're saying
What is a soft skill?
Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people
What is netiquette?
The correct and acceptable ways to communicate on the internet.
What is multicultural awareness?
the knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of other cultures and others’ cultural identities.
Also called cultural sensitivity or cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness
What is the difference between a resume summary and a resume objective
A summary is a short description of your qualifications that explain why you're a good fit for the role and can include your achievements, experiences, education and skills.
An objective is a brief statement that communicates your career goals, such as the type of job or industry you want to work in or skills you want to build.
What should you NOT ask about in an interview?
Pay
What is a transferable skill?
A skill that can be used in any job setting.
Name 3 things you should not post on social media
Bad language
Illegal Activity
Inappropriate Photos
Negative Remarks about Past/Current Employers
Controversial Comments
Constant Whining
Comments and tags from other people
Posting hastily
Outing yourself (as an unreliable employee)
Not posting anything at all
Name 2 of the 8 career success standards?
Workplace Relationships and Ethics
Communications
Personal Growth and Development
Interpersonal Skills
Information Management
Multicultural Awareness
Career and Personal Planning and
Independent Living
Why shouldn't you start an email with "Dear"?
It's too intimate for a business email
It's an outdated practice
What does STARC stand for?
Situation
Task
Approach
Results
Connect to role
What is a hard skill?
A skill that is used in a specific job setting. Also known as a job-specific skill.
What's a social media that employers use to post jobs?
Instagram (sometimes)
Tell me what you need to do when researching a position/company?
Search Glassdoor for employee reviews
Google search for customer reviews
Google search for news articles (scandals, mergers, company growth, employee strikes)
Go to the company website to determine what they selling (products/services and their message). Is their website put together? Is they leadership only one gendered or one race? What are their stated values...
Go to their SM and do the same as above
Name one of the 3 resume formats discussed in class
Functional
Chronological
Combination (of functional and chronological)
What was the CTS presenter's name?
(she presented on Wednesday)
Kelly
Is active listening a soft skill, hard skill, or transferrable skill?
Soft skill
or transferrable skill
Why might it be bad to tag people in your posts?
Guilty by association
What's the 50/20/30 rule?
a popular balanced money formula
50% essentials
20% savings
30% wants
What should you include in the middle paragraph of your cover letter?
What you have to offer.
Tell me about yourself
(be sure to follow the guidelines outlined earlier this week)
strong answers receive points
a TMAY answer should be <2 minutes and tell the interviewer who you are, why you're here, and why you're qualified
How many skills might you want to list on a resume?
3-10
Why might it be bad to post hastily?
Information could be inaccurate or incomplete
What does TEAP stand for?
Trainee Employee Assistance Program