Resumes
This is the page limit for an undergraduate resume
What is one page?
This is how you address the cover letter if you don't know the recruiter's name
What is "Dear Hiring Manager?"
This is a Binghamton platform that can help you build your network
What is Mentor Match?
These are 3 things you need for a virtual interview.
What are strong wifi, good lighting, and professional clothes?
What, how, why
What is the bullet point formula?
Including these will help your cover letter avoid being labeled as "mass-produced"
What are details about the position/company?
These are 5 important things to include in your LinkedIn profile (many possible answers)
What are a professional headshot, cover photo, about section, experiences, skills, endorsements, etc.?
You can use this to answer "tell me about yourself"
What is a 30-second commercial/elevator pitch?
Responsible for, worked, used, etc.
What are examples of weak action verbs?
This is a way to make your salutation look even more professional
What is adding a written/scanned signature?
This is the number of alumni from Binghamton University
What is 150,000 alumni?
This is the worst response to "what questions do you have for us?"
What is "I don't have any questions"
This is the average time an employer skims a resume in the first round
What is 6 seconds?
This is the most important aspect of your cover letter
What is connecting your experiences to the job description?
85% of open positions
What is the percent of positions that are filled through some type of networking?
This is the most important thing to do after an interview
What is sending a thank you email?