Resume, reference list, portfolio, pen, prepared questions, business cards, etc.
100
Generally regarded as the best way to engage in the job search
Networking
100
Name 3 of the top 5 skills that employers are seeking
Communication, leadership, teamwork, work ethic, problem solving skills
100
Cover letters can sometimes be used again, when applying to similar job. True or false?
False, cover letters should be individually typed and tailored to the position you're applying to
100
What is the purpose of your resume?
To get the interview
200
Describe appropriate attire for an interview, from the toes up.
Business suit, nice shoes, clean appearance, minimal jewelry, etc.
200
One of the top 2 methods or vehicles used by employers to recruit new college graduates
On campus interviews, or internships
200
Many employers are planning to increase their starting salary job offers to bachelor's degree graduates, according to NACE, true or false?
True
200
Explain the purpose of a cover letter
To introduce the resume, explain why you want the job, what values you will bring to the job, and experiences and skills you have that have prepared you for the job.
200
What statement should a resume always end with?
References available upon request
300
Name 3 ways in which company research can be completed.
Internet, annual reports, newspapers, and journals
300
Name 3 different places students can look to identify, or build their networks
Friends, relatives, faculty, advisers, employers, volunteering, etc.
300
Do employers prefer to do their on-campus recruiting in the Fall or the Spring, according to NACE?
Fall
300
You should not address weak points of your resume in your cover letter. True or false?
False, weak points in your resume can be explained or elaborated on in your cover letter.
300
Name 2 pieces of information the objective should include
The organization you're applying to, and the position you're applying for
400
Name 3 examples of recommend internet job search engines
Flipdog, NH Jobs, Indeed, College Grad, Jobs in Nh, Government Jobs etc.
400
The last resort for an employer filling a position, typically the first place a job hunter begins a job search
Newspaper or online job posting
400
What is the highest ranked ability employers are looking for, according to NACE?
Ability to work in a team structure
400
What does the word 'enclosure' at the end of your cover letter indicate
That you have attached your resume, or references as well
400
A resume is written in narrative form, (Like an autobiography). True or false
False
500
Isabel is a psychology major from out of state who is looking for assistance with her job search. She was planning on going to graduate school but reconsidered and is now desperate to find a job. She has been a nanny, a tutor and a special needs camp counselor for many years. The idea of a non-profit appeals to her, but she doesn't really know what that means. What are 3 resources you would recommend to her?
Non-profit directories, psych contacts and faculty, internet search engines, idealist.org, job bank or another geography oriented site, career fairs/ job fairs
500
The percentage of employers that convert their interns to full-time positions
56%
500
The percentage increase of hiring new college grads into the marketplace for the class of 2014
7.8%
500
Name 3 pieces of information that should appear in your introduction paragraph of your cover letter
Position you're applying for, organization name, and how you found the position
500
List 5 things to avoid when writing a resume
Typographical errors, spelling or grammar mistakes, poor print quality, inconsistencies of format, personal pronouns, colored/fancy paper, flowery/fussy font, poor layout, lack of focus