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Resumes
Cover Letters and Thank You's
The Interview
HR Role
Miscellaneous HR
Riddles
100
True or False. The number one objective of a resume is self-advertisement.
What is False: To get an interview
100
How soon after the interview should the 'thank you' letter be sent?
What is within one week
100

A question YOU can or should ask in an interview.

Answers will vary, judges discretion.

100

Three terms for things done in the HR role.

Hiring, firing, training, evaluating, promotion plan, Job descriptions, equity evaluation, benefit coordination, recruiting, internal conflicts

100

How an employer could observe a prospective employee while they are waitng for their interview.

What is 1. Two way mirror 2. Casual walk through the waiting room 3. second hand from a receptionist, other workers

100

It gets wetter the more it dries.

What is a towel?

200
How should 'Work Experience' be listed on a resume?
What is Reverse Chronological Order
200
Which of the following would be proper for a 'thank you' letter following an interview? a. tell something new about yourself b. address letter to the company c. use a form letter d. generalize your skills once more
What is A. tell something new about yourself
200

What are three aspects make you likeable in an interview?

What is Eye Contact, Body Language, Voice Melody

200

Onboarding

What is the process of welcoming and training new employees so they understand their job, workplace expectations, and company procedures.

200

Three things that cannot be asked or utilized in hiring/promoting/paying etc.

race, gender, sexuality, age(over 40), nationality, religion, if arrested, if served in foreign military, plans to have kids, father or mother's surname

200

I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old.

What is a candle?

300
One way to indicate you are a self-starter on a resume is to a. list the percentage of a school expenses earned while in school b. indicate that you are an avid mountain climber c. emphasize how much money you want to earn d. a limp, fishy handshake
What is A. list the percentage of school expenses earned while in school
300
Never mail your resume without a ________________.
What is Cover Letter
300
Which of the following IS NOT a factor that makes one likable in an interview? a. voice melody b. avid conversationalist c. body language d. eye contact
What is B. avid conversationalist
300

The purpose of performance evaluations.

Feedback in both directions, goals & objectives (setting & reflecting), promotions, raises, performance improvement plans

300

Three ways way in which you could 'sell yourself'

What is 1. Learn about the company 2. Be well groomed 3. Listen carefully 4. Think before you answer 5. Be respectful 6. Don't look for sympathy 7. Be confident 8. Show your potential 9. Be open to suggestions 10. Bring your resume 11. Have references

300

I’m full of holes but I still hold water.

What is a sponge?

400

Which of the following would be considered a manner in which a person would establish themselves as a specialist in their résumé? a.professional experience b.skills c.accomplishments d.qualifications e.a and d f.all of the above

What is F. all of the above

400
The ending paragraph of a cover letter should a. thank the interviewer for taking time to read the résumé. b. generate interest in the applicant. c. indicate when the applicant will contact the perspective employer. d. invite the perspective employer to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
What is C. indicate when the applicant will contact the perspective employer.
400
Which of the following is a suggested activity for the interviewee prior to the interview? a. arrive early b. a facial muscle workout c. take a breath; hold while counting to five; exhale slowly; d. all of the above e. a and b
What is D. All of the above
400

The steps to find an employee.

Job description, posting, pre-employment testing, interviewing, decision making, negotiating, hiring or continue looking

400

Explaining why you left your last job (or why you are leaving)

What is Never say anything negative about a former job, employer,! The interviewer may interpret this to mean that you are the problem.

400

It can be caught but cannot be thrown.

What is a cold?

500

Which part of the résumé is the most important? a.all is important b.heading c.envelope or delivery cover d.top 1/3 of résumé

What is D. top 1/3 of resume

500
List one objective of the first paragraph of the cover letter
What is 1. Grab an employer's attention 2. Mentions the job you are seeking and who referred you. 3. Indicates that you can meet the employer's needs. 4. Demonstrates that you know something about the organization.
500

Three things that should be AVOIDED in an interview.

Answers will vary, judges discretion.

500
Halo Effect, Peter Principle - both of these

The halo effect is the factor that a person may come off as an excellent candidate from their appearance, attitude, confidence, but not have the skills or knowledge to do the job. Peter principle is when a person has been promoted to their level of incompetence. 

500
What should one do before an interview
What is Learn about the company's history, organization, financial condition, products, or services, marketing policies, management philosphy, and status in the community
500

The more you take of these, the more you leave behind of them.

What are footsteps?

600

Something regarding resumes that you learned from Kayla at Bank of Greene County AND why it's important.

Answers will vary, judges decision if acceptable.

600

Advice from Alex Gritman regarding cover letters.

Answers will vary, judges discretion.

600
What three characteristics are considered by the employer during an interview?
What is Attitude, Appearance, and Skill
600

Four ways employees can get/receive training.

On the job, computer, classroom setting, vestibule/simulation, apprentice, and more.

600

Something you learned about yourself, me, or others, in regards to interviewing BASED ON THE MOCK INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

Answers will vary, judges discretion.

600

I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Whenever I go, darkness flies.  

What is a cloud?