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The Interview
The Resume
The Cover Letter
Job Skills
Top 10 ways to ruin an interview
100
Your mother, your baby, your dog and your cell phone.
What should you ABSOLUTELY not bring to the interview?
100
Plains High School, 1979 Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, 1983
What is the Education Section of the resume?
100
Dear Mr. Johnson
What is the greeting or salutation?
100
A person trained to help guide you in choosing which career you are best suited for.
What is a career counselor
100
Flip flops, tank tops and tattoos
What are some of the best ways to make a BAD first impression?
200
Research the company president Read over the company website Know the company history Know the company's mission
What does it mean to PREPARE for the interview
200
dayne.otto@att.net 512-555-5555 3100 Main Street, Austin, TX 77888
What is 'contact information'
200
Helps your resume get noticed First chance to make a good impression
What is a cover letter
200
Learning a trade by working with a someone skilled in the field - electrician, welder, chef
What is an apprenticeship?
200
I don't really have any goals, I just need a job
What is a really stupid response to 'What are your plans for the future?
300
Khakis, suit and tie; dress; nice slax/button down shirt, loafers.
What is appropriate dress for an interview?
300
One page
What is the maximum length a high school student's resume should be ?
300
'Mr. Jones suggested that I contact you regarding the basketweaving opportunity."
What is referencing a job lead?
300
A field that requires a high level of technical skill, such as carpentry, mechanics or computer programming
What is a trade?
300
9:05 vs. 9:00
What is YOU'RE LATE?
400
"How much does this job pay?"
What is the worst question you can ask right off the bat?
400
5
How many copies of this do I bring to my interview?
400
Sincerely, Very truly yours, Warmly,
What is a cover letter closing?
400
I am efficient I am a team player I am organized I am a multitasker
What are some descriptions of employability skills?
400
'Can I date your secretary?'
What is one way to get thrown out of the interviewer's office?
500
Make eye contact Greet interviewer with a firm handshake Be early Have questions prepared
What are some absolutes when interviewing for a job?
500
Never, never, never
Is it ever okay to make up information (also known as LYING) on the resume?
500
Misspellled wordes
What is the quickest way to get your resume and cover letter thrown in the trash?
500
Knowledge of a subject; practice, aptitude, ability Components of a persons character, personality and willingness to learn/work
What is the difference between job skills and employability skills?
500
Arms folded Eyes down Legs crossed
What is negative body language during an interview?