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Resumes
Cover Letters
Before, During, and After an Interview
Networking
Miscellaneous
100
- Clarify your thinking about your skills and goals - Apply to positions - Serve as a point of reference during an interview
What are the purposes of a resume?
100
No more than one page
What is the appropriate length of a cover letter for an undergrad?
100
So you can demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the company
Why should you research the organization before the interview?
100
Describes who you are, what you've done, and what you want.
What is an elevator pitch?
100
xmail.bu.edu ccdercsa@bu.edu welcome2BU
What is the SA email and password?
200
- Chronological - Functional - Combination
What are the types of resumes?
200
- Letter of application - Letter of inquiry - Follow-up letter
What are the different types of cover letters?
200
Resume, References, Job Description
What three documents should you bring to an interview?
200
CCD resource to practice your elevator pitch
What is Quick Questions?
200
7518
What is the password to the computer kiosk?
300
30 seconds
What is the time a recruiter glances at a resume?
300
- Elaborate on your career objective - Demonstrate your knowledge of the employer - Target your special interest/qualifications
What are the purposes of a cover letter?
300
Thank them for their time and indicate that you will follow up within a certain time frame
What should you do once the interview concludes?
300
Anywhere, any place, any time
Where/when does networking happen?
300
The year Elie Wiesel won the Nobel Prize
What is the lockbox passcode?
400
- Contact information - Education - Experience - Activities
What are headings to include on a resume?
400
- Do your research - Analyze the job description - Review your resume and qualifications - Clarify your interest in the company or position
What are steps to take before writing your cover letter?
400
Prepare and research Check that you have proper interview attire Make sure you know the location
What are the steps to take before the interview?
400
CAN
What is the Career Advisor Network
400
bu.edu/careers facebook.com/buccd twitter.com/bu_ccd
What is social media info?
500
- Developed - Demonstrated - Managed - Increased - Produced
What are strong action verbs?
500
Generally one or two paragraphs Elaborate on relevant experiences, give specific examples and relate them to the needs of the employer
What is the body of the cover letter?
500
Situation you're describing Task you were performing Action you took Result/position outcome
What is the STAR Technique?
500
Talking to people who may be able to give you leads and referrals to potential job opportunities
What is networking?
500
bu.edu/careers bu.edu/erc
What are our websites?