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Resume Writing
Job Communications
Cover Letter
Networking
Interviewing
100

What always goes on the right side of your resume?

Dates

100

What tools can you use to search for jobs?

school resources, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Monster, Indeed, job portals, Idealist, recruiters, etc.

100

What is a cover letter?

  • Introduce yourself + your resume


  • The resume presents facts; the cover letter persuades, tells a story


  • Show how your skills/experiences align with employer's needs or mission


  • Contextualize important details (reference, gaps, career pivot, etc.)


  • Demonstrate writing skills 


  • Show interest for the role + company


  • Secure an interview!
100

What is networking? 

-the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts

-building relationships/connections

100

What is the purpose of an interivew?

Tell your story: 

- Your strengths and interests

- Your experience (educational + professional)

- Your leadership (traditional and non-traditional)

200

What is a resume?

  • Summarizes experience, skills, and qualifications
  • Highlights strengths and accomplishments (experience, skill set, qualities)
  • Tailored for the role
  • A jumping off point during the interview
200

When should you be reading job descriptions?

Before you apply and before you interview

200

When should a cover letter be included?

  • You are strongly interested in the job or position, and/or it's a big and competitive opportunity


  • The employer requires a cover letter


  • The job application lists the cover letter as "optional", but has a feature to upload one


  • Do not submit a cover letter if the employer specifically states that they do not accept cover letters (or don't provide option to upload one)
200

Why should we have informational interviews?


  • Explore a career  (how to break into the field, necessary skills/education)


  • Find out more about a company or job (culture, advancement, context etc.)


  • Learn more about the application process (what skills/experiences to highlight in your resume)


  • Build a network that can help you in the future


  • Practice articulating your career interests and professional/academic history (elevator pitching!)
200

What should you do after an interview?

send a thank you email/follow up

300

Should a resume be more than 1 page?

No.

300

What is something you should look for in a job description?

  • Role/Position
  • Required education level
  • Required/Preferred experiences 
  • Required/Preferred qualifications 
  • Commute/location 
  • Working Conditions 
  • Company Values
  • Your personal "non-negotiables"
300

Should you use flowery language (e.g. "love', "truly", "deeply") and filler words ("really", "very", "just") ?

No

300

What professional online platform can you use to connect to professionals?

LinkedIn
300

What is an elevator pitch?

a brief (think 30 seconds!) way of introducing yourself, getting across a key point or two, and making a connection with someone.

400

How should your address be written on a resume?

City,State
400

Is a low staff retention better or a high staff retention?

high staff retention

400

Should you use a font smaller than pt. 10, wide margins, or go over a page in length?

No 

400

What is one thing you SHOULD NOT do during an informational interview?

  • Be careful with how you reach out to someone over social media, be especially careful when using Instagram /Twitter/TikTok


  • Do NOT ask directly for a job (even if that's what you're looking for)


  • Avoid asking excessively personal questions, especially around salary
    • You can ask generally what salary and advancement looks like industry-wide, but avoid asking for their personal salary
    • "How much do you make?" VERSUS "What does salary and advancement look like in the publishing industry?"


  • If you are meeting in-person, consider what you would need to wear (business casual)


  • Do not go over the meeting time (unless the interviewee is okay with it)
400

What if you don't have enough experience? What can you talk about?

  • Core skills (communication, collaboration, organization)
  • Transferrable skills (writing, research, time management)
  • Success with rigorous curriculums and extracurriculars
  • Traditional and non-traditional leadership (clubs, sports, family)
  • Your experience as an A Better Chance Scholar!
500

Should you include your photo?

No

500

Know the Lingo! What do companies mean by they are looking for someone who is a "team player"?

looking for someone who is collaborative

500

What font should be used in a cover letter?

The same font as your resume! 

500

How can you prepare for an informational interview?


    • Send your resume ahead of the meeting/call.
    • Prepare a list of questions you want to ask. 
    • Figure out meeting logistics (technology, travel time, etc.)
    • Be prepared to lead the interview and explain who you are, what you are interested in (elevator pitch).
500

What is one thing you can do to prepare for an interview?

-practice interview questions

-research the company

-practice elevator pitch