Resumes
Sections on a resume
Contact Information
Skills
Experience & Education
Daily Double!!!!
Do I need a cover letter?
A professional appearance includes these 3 things.
Clean, well groomed & appropriately dressed
More than one person asking me questions
What is a Panel Interview
Daily review or job boards, company websites, social media accounts, reviewing emails
What is my job search
True or False:
Your resume should be one page.
What is false.
Extra Points: Why is it ok to have more than 1 page?
How soon after should I send a Thank You for an interview?
24 hours, no later than a week
Acceptable or Not?
Telling stories about your weekend with your buddies/co-workers
What is Not
The number of interviews usually completed before an offer is made.
One to Three
True or False:
I should always take the OFFER I am given
What is False
Ariel, Calibri, Franklin Gothic Book
What are resume fonts
Who do you send thank you letters to.
All individuals involved in the interview
True or False:
I should have questions prepared to ask the employer.
What is True
You should prepare at least 1-3 questions for an interview. Do your research on the company and the position.
True or False:
It is ok to turn down an interview opportunity
What is False:
Extra Points: Why
What is 5
The average is 5 per one position.
Should be professional and include some version of your name.
What is your email address
What are reasons to send a thank you letter
Helps me stand out. Puts me at the front of their minds. Shows I am interested
Two examples of professional behavior
Voicemail is set up and NOT full
Returning calls/emails in a timely manner
Doing what is asked of me
Meeting or exceeding deadlines
The best times of day to be interviewed
Be 1st, Be last or 1st after lunch
Acceptable or Not?
Responding to an email about a job prospect 1 week later.
What is NOT.
Remember: You must check your emails and respond in a timely manner. 1-2 days should be do able.
3-5
Extra Points: What type of references
What do we address in cover letters?
Connection to company
Gaps in employment
Career Changes
True or False:
My attitude/opinions affect other people
What is True
What is a strength and a weakness
I am a perfectionist
Acceptable or Not?
Asking about salary on the first interview
What is NOT