Career Services
What is a resume
This should be sent within 24 hours of completing an interview
What is a Thank You note
True or False....once you are hired, an employer has to have a reason to fire you
FALSE: Michigan is an At Will State, meaning an employer does not have to give you a reason to terminate your employment
Pounce
Who is Davenport's Mascot
Largest employer in the Lansing area
What is the State of Michigan
These are people who a potential employer will call to find out what kind of employee you were
What is a reference
Indeed, Monster, Career Builder and Zip Recruiter are all examples of these
What are job boards
True or False: Being able to use your cell phone while at work is your right
FALSE: Especially if you plan to work in healthcare, many employers have a policy of no cell phones while working. Know the policy!!!
Davenport University's 4 Undergrad Colleges (programs of study)
What are Health, Business, Technology and Arts and Sciences
The most popular interview question
What is "Tell me about yourself"
Main floor, last office before the elevators office 104
Where is the Career Services office
True or False: Employers cannot look at my Facebook, Instagram or any other social media I use
FALSE: Employer can and will look at your social media to determine your character (the type of person you are based on what they see)
First 90 days on the job
What is the "probationary period". This is a period of time that an employer will determine if you are going to be a good fit for their organization
Number of floors at the Lansing Campus
What are 9
Susan Porrett
Who is the Lansing Campus Leader
Senior Career Coach for the Lansing campus
Who is Cindy Whittum
Arrive at this time for an 11am interview
What is 10:45
Confidence, Willingness to Listen/Learn, Adaptability, Flexibility, Team Work, Dependability, Honesty
What are characteristics employers look for in a good employee
Jenny Thurber
Who is our academic advisor
Dr. Richard Pappas
Who is the President of Davenport University
True or False: Career Services is only available to you until you graduate
FALSE: Davenport University offers lifetime career assistance to all graduates of our programs.
The percentage of jobs that are gotten through knowing someone (networking)
What is 80%
True or False: An employer can fire you for what you post on social media
TRUE! Customers see you as an extension of the company you work for. Your personal behavior can impact the reputation of the company you work for.
Red, White, Black and Grey
What are DU's Colors
Something you do just for a paycheck
vs
Something do that is part of your identity/who you are
What is a Job vs a Career