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Professional Dress
Socially Savvy
JobFinder
Resumes
The Day Of
100
What is more formal a bow tie or a tie?
Tie
100
What is the name of the 30-second introduction you will use when you meet potential employers?
An Elevator Pitch
100
True/False: I need to log into my JobFinder account before the career fair.
True!
100
If I have extra space should include hobbies on my resume?
Yes
100
Where and when is the career fair?
Rec Center, Wednesday from noon-4pm
200
What color should your socks be at a career fair?
Black (and tall)
200
How long do you have to make a first impression.
7 seconds on average! (will count between 5-10 seconds)
200
How often is JobFinder updated?
Daily!
200
How long should you leave high school activities on your resume?
[Answer from Emily]
200
Can I pre-register?
Yes!
300
If you get asked for a follow up meeting with an employer, what should you wear?
A full suit
300
True or False: If I cross my arms while I talk to someone it displays confidence.
False. It displays disinterest.
300
Can you schedule interviews on JobFinder?
Yes! (depending on the employer)
300
What is the smallest size font you can use on your resume?
Size 10 (can vary by font type)
300
What happens if you forget/lose your pre-registration name-tag?
You have to re-register at the fair on the second floor of the rec center.
400
Name three types of knots (tie/bowtie).
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400
True/False: If the person I’m talking to mirroring my movements, they are mocking me.
False. Movement mirroring (isopraxism) displays interest.
400
I need to update my JobFinder each year
Yes, it doesn't auto-update your class year for you
400
How long should you resume be?
One page (not double sided)
400
How many copies of your resume should you take?
One of each company that you are interested in and 2-5 extra!
500
What is the “always, sometimes, never” rule?
Top button always, sometimes middle, never bottom
500
What should you clean up besides your appearance?
Social media, voicemail message, etc...
500
Name at least one external site that JobFinder can link to
CareerShift, Going Global, USA Career Guides
500
Can you put things that you haven't done yet on your resume?
Yes, as long as you note that and will have that thing completed by the time you start the job!
500
Where can you always access information about the career fair (at least two)?
TechSync, JobFinder, WPI Career Fair Application