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Formal Interviewing
Informational Interviewing
Networking/LinkedIn
Resume Writing
Career Exploration
100
Name three things you should prepare before the interview.
Resume, know your route, plan your comfortable yet professional outfit, questions to ask the interviewer, business cards, conduct a mock interview to practice sample questions, know who is interviewing you
100
What is the general purpose of an informational interview?
Opportunity to explore a career path of interest to you. Informal and not asking for a job/internship, so there is little pressure. You can use this opportunity to truly get to know a position as well as expand your network with a professional connection.
100
In your own words, what is networking?
Opportunity to connect with professionals who share your career interests. Opportunity to build connections and use these connections for future career development and progression.
100
True or False - You can use the same resume for every position you apply for
False - you should be tailoring your resume for each unique position
100
Name two common ways to explore career paths
Personal research, informational interviewing, utilize career services resources, attend career services programs
200
What does CAR stand for in the context of formal interviewing?
Context, Action, Result - optimal way to discuss your experiences and convey your story
200
Name two questions you can ask someone when you conduct an informational interview.
How did you get your start in this career? What advice do you have for someone pursuing this career? What is the most challenging part about your job? What do you like most about your job?
200
Name three ways to network.
LinkedIn, in person networking events (i.e. career services programs), informational interviewing, clubs and orgs on campus, build relationships with professors/other campus professionals
200
How can you make sure you have a solid resume?
Have it reviewed by a Career Assistant in Career Services, ask peers to look it over, ask professionals you know well to look it over
200
What are the two assessments we used in class to explore career paths?
Strengths Finder and Focus 2
300
Name three things you should do after the interview
Reflect on the interview, follow up about next steps in the process, send thank you cards, continue your job search
300
Name two ways you can find someone to interview
LinkedIn alumni tool, Career Services, friends/family members' connections, professors, peers
300
What is the best way to connect with someone you don't know on LinkedIn?
First see if you have any connections in common. If you do, reach out to your current connection and ask them to introduce you. If you do not have any connections, click on the person's profile and send a personalized connection message stating your reasons for connecting.
300
Name two common resume writing mistakes
More than a page long, a lot of empty space, inconsistent formatting, bullet points that do not accurately capture what you did in each position (use CAR method)
300
Name three of the NACE skills
Flexibility, technical skills, leadership, ability to work in a team, communication, detail oriented
400
What are two common interview questions?
Tell me about yourself, why do you want to work here?, tell us about a time you handled conflict well, what can you bring to the team?, what makes you stand out from other candidates?
400
Explain the difference between an informational interview, a formal interview, and a mock interview
Informational - career exploration, opportunity for you to get to know a career path, build network, informal, you are doing the interviewing Formal - main objective is to obtain a job, formal setting, you are being interviewed Mock - main objective is to practice for a formal interview, opportunity for you to see what you do well in an interview and what you can improve upon, opportunity to practice your skills and get out nerves.
400
Name three things to remember when attending a networking event.
Set goals, bring business cards/contact information, research who will be in attendance beforehand, scope out the room before approaching anyone, wear something professional yet comfortable
400
Name the sections of a resume
Heading, Objective, Education, Experience, Skills/Awards
400
Name two career clusters
Architecture/Construction, Health Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Government and Public Administration, Marketing, Law/Public Policy, STEM, etc.
500
Name two questions you can ask at the end of an interview
What is my direct supervisor's supervision style like? What are the next steps in the process? What do you look for in a candidate? What is the culture of the office like?
500
Name two things you learned from informationally interviewing professionals this semester
*student reflects on their experience*
500
Give a 30 second elevator pitch
*student responds with their elevator pitch*
500
Pretend you are creating a resume for a summer internship in your field of choice. You currently work as a sales associate at Target. Give an example of a strong bullet point to convey this experience
Arrange store displays to better optimize sales revenue. Maintain a daily cash register with a balance of approximately $2,000. Assist in the creation of store branding and appearance in order to drive customer traffic through high revenue generating areas of the store.
500
Why is it important to start career planning now?
Four years will fly by - starting now allows you to consider multiple career paths without the pressure of needing a job, you are able to develop strong connections now while you are still learning and developing, several resources on campus you should be taking advantage of (you're paying tuition after all!)