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Personal Brand
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100
Should you bring your cell phone into an interview?
NO!
100
Which qoute best describes what a personal brand is -----> 1. "What people say about you when you're IN the room" - 2. "Your brand is what people say about you when you're NOT in the room"
2. "Your brand is what people say about you when you're NOT in the room" - Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon
100
Which of these should NOT be on your resume? ---------------> 1. Your contact information - 2. Your work experience - 3. Your picture
3. Your picture
100
Do companies look me up on the internet when I submit an application? (i.e. Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Google).
ABSOLUTLY! Be cautious of what you have up on the internet.
200
Which two of the four are a MUST in order to prepare for an interview? ----------> 1. Research the company - 2. Practice interviewing - 3. Facebook people who work for the company - 4. Make a LinkedIn profile
1. Research the company - 2. Practice interviewing
200
Where does your personal brand show up? ---------------> 1. In social media - 2. In the classroom - 3. At the interview - 4. All of the above
4. All of the above
200
You applied to a job posting by submitted your resume. You have not received a response yet. Is it okay follow up with the recruiter/hiring manager?
Yes - you should follow up.
200
I "Google'd" my name. I saw pictures of myself that friends tagged me in that I didnt know about. Can companies see these pictures?
YES!
300
You have completed the interview and you feel pumped. What should you do next?
Send thank you notes! ------------> Be sure to ask for business cards in the interview so you will then have all the necessary contact information needed to write and send thank you notes.
300
Will how you dress for an interview make an impression on the hiring manager?
Yes, what you wear to an interview will leave an impression on the hiring team. Don't wear jeans and don't wear a neon yellow suit.
300
You have 3 companies that responded to your application. They want to interview you. Should you only interview with one company and see where it goes first before you interview with the others?
No - it is okay to interview with all 3 companies.
300
Should you post on Facebook details about your job? For example- what annoys you, what you don't like about your boss and/or co-workers, or private information. ----------> 1. Yes, it's freedom of speech - 2. Yes, who cares what people think - 3. No, always be professional - 4. Yes, my posts are hilarious
3. No, always be professional.
400
When should you arrive for an interview? ----------> a. 15 minutes before - b. 1 hour before - c. Be fashionably late
a. 15 minutes before your interview.
400
Which of the following 4 is the best way to give a hand-shake? ----------> 1. Firm hand shake with eye contact - 2. Give "daps" and a bro-hug - 3. Fist pump the hiring manager - 4. firm hand shake while reading your resume
1. Firm hand share with eye contact. (don't be a dead fish)
400
Is it okay to have different versions of your resume? (i.e. a Marketing resume, a Customer Service resume, etc...)
ABSOLUTELY!
400
How often does a college admission office look at social media posts of student applicants? --------------------------------> a. 3% of the time - b. 10% of the time - c. 26% of the time - d. Never
c. At least 26% of the time - "In the latest survey released last fall, 26 percent had visited Facebook and 27 percent had used Google." - Kaplan Test Prep 2014
500
Which three things should you bring with you to an interview? ---------------> 1. Cell Phone - 2. Your mom or dad - 3. Portfolio/Pad of paper - 4. Pen - 5. Copies of your resume
3. Portfolio/Pad of paper - 4. Pen - 5. Copies of your resume
500
Which email address listed here best respresents someone's personal brand? ---------------> 1. the.almighty@gmail.com - 2. UrMajesty@hotmail.com - 3. samuel.clemens@facebook.com - 4. samantha.clemens@gmail.com
4. Samantha.clemens@gmail.com
500
I know a friend who works at a company I applied to. Is it okay to contact this friend and find out more about the company?
Yes - always use your network/the people you know.
500
Can you take selfies at work? ----------------------> 1. Yes, as long as there is no confidential information in the photo. - 2. No, it's unprofessional and could violate company policy.
2. No, it's unprofessional and could violate company policy.