Resumes and Cover Letters
What is the document that accompanies a resume to explain why you're applying for a job?
Cover Letter
Where can you go on campus to get help finding a job?
Career Services
What online platform can you use to find jobs and internships through SSU Career Services?
Handshake
What should you always bring to an interview?
A copy of your resume.
What document should you always customize for each job application?
Resume
What should you include at the top of your resume?
Your contact information (name, phone number, and email).
Which office on campus offers tutoring and academic support for classes?
Student Success Center
What type of event does Career Services host to help students meet employers?
Career Fairs
What should you do right after an interview?
Send a thank-you email or note.
What is the name of Ohio’s free online career counseling center that helps connect job seekers to employers and provides employment and training services?
OhioMeansJobs.
How should you format (save and submit) your resume when applying for jobs online?
Save it as a PDF to preserve formatting.
Who is the Career Advisor in the Student Success Center who can help you explore different academic majors and career paths?
Wendi Bennett
What is the assessment that Career Services uses; it is written in the First-Year Experience textbook to jump-start the major and career exploration process and provide you with lists of majors and careers that may strike your interest based on your results.
Focus 2
What is one of the most important things to research before attending a job interview?
The company’s mission, values, and/or recent news. Understanding these can help you tailor your responses and show you’re genuinely interested in the organization.
Besides Handshake, what platform is considered essential for building a professional network and showcasing your skills and experience?
LinkedIn. It’s widely used for connecting with professionals, sharing achievements, and finding job opportunities.
What is the ideal length for a resume for someone early in their career?
One page.
What is the name of the clinic on campus that offers daily convenient access to first-aid services, quick care for minor illnesses and injuries, counseling, mental health and psychological services, and primary care through a partnership with Compass Community Health?
Bear Care Health Clinic
True or False: Career Services has a professional photographer to take your headshots.
False. Career Services offers professional headshots through the Iris Professional Headshot Booth, allowing us to provide high-quality photos quickly and conveniently without needing an on-site photographer.
What is something you should avoid asking about during your first job interview?
Salary. It’s generally recommended to wait until the later stages of the hiring process to discuss compensation after the employer has expressed interest in offering you the position.
What is a common way to follow up on a job application?
Send a professional email inquiring about the status of your application, or make a follow-up call if the employer has provided a phone number for such inquiries. Always keep the message polite and brief.
What tool does Career Services offer to help tailor your resume and cover letter to match a specific job? For example, it provides keywords based on the job description you provide.
Hiration
Name one service provided by the campus library besides borrowing books.
Research assistance, study spaces, digital resources, printing services, etc.
What event hosted by Career Services teaches students professional dining manners?
Etiquette Dinner
STAR is an acronym and a framework that helps structure responses to behavioral interview questions. What does the abbreviation STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, and Result(s).
What is the term for talking to professionals in your field to learn more about their jobs and industries?
Informational interviewing