Job Search
Name 2 job posting sites.
Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor
What should you submit your resume as?
A word doc
Give an example of a personality based assessment.
Tell me about yourself
What does ATS stand for?
Applicant Tracking System
What is resume tailoring?
Taking skills that the company is looking for and incorporating them into your resume
Name 2/5 of the criteria for consideration when looking for a job.
Location, Salary, Hours/Flexibility, Skill building, Culture/Mission/Values
Name 2 ways to tailor your resume.
Review the job description, Compare your resume, Customize your work history, Include measurable results, Update your skills section, Proofread your resume
What is a performance based question?
Interview questions that are performance-based focus less on a candidates’ individual behaviors and more on how they perform in the role.
How many paragraphs should a cover letter have?
3-5
What does a brainteaser question test?
It tests the candidate’s logic and math skills, critical thinking, and creativity
Name 2 disability friendly job search sites
Our Ability, Jobs Ability, Diversity Jobs, Ability Jobs, Gettinghired.com, Abilitylinks.org, Disabled Person
How does a ATS work?
The ATS parses a resume's content into categories and then scans it for specific keywords to determine if the
job application should be passed along to the recruiter.
Name a interview strategy.
Conduct your research, Rehearse your answers, Take your time, Take time to answer the question
What is self advocacy?
Teaching people how to treat you
What does JAN stand for?
Job Accommodation Network
Name 2 Dean college resources
Career fair/events, Handshake, Faculty/Staff
What is a benefit of tailoring your resume?
It demonstrates your alignment with
the job, It proves your interest, It emphasizes the employer's needs, It can help you pass applicant tracking systems.
What does S.T.A.R stand for?
Situation, Task, Action Result
How do you beat an ATS?
You can't, Getting past an ATS and landing a job interview requires a well-written resume that is mindful of ATS algorithms as well as the people pushing the buttons
Can I send a thank you email within 24 hours of my interview?
Nopeeeeee
How is Employers recruitment methods and Job seekers' strategies related?
NETWORKING!
What website was used in class to help your resume beat an ATS?
Skill seeker/Job scan
"You can anticipate __ - ___% of the questions you will receive."
90-95%
Name a group that was at the career fair in 10 seconds.
Are they right Liz?
Name a ATS.
Tales, Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, Jobvite, CATS, JazzHR