Passive Voice
Make ACTIVE:
The problem was solved by the student.
The student solved the problem.
What are hard skills?
Specific knowledge and abilities, easy quantifiable, teachable abilities.
When does an interview start?
When you leave the house!
True/False:
You should write in complete sentences when taking notes.
False
What was the name of the guest speaker who presented on Wednesday?
Thomas Labelle
Active or Passive?
The family went to the beach.
Active.
What is the focus of a functional resume?
Skills.
True/False:
If you are called for a phone interview, you should answer the questions right away!
False. You can schedule a time for the interviewer to call back if you are not ready.
True or False:
You should include the complete title and author in your notes.
True.
How do you spell my first name?
Kathleen
Active or Passive?
The dolphins have learned many tricks.
Active.
What is the focus of a chronological resume?
Work experience.
True/False:
In an interview, an employer can ask you about your marital status and if you have kids.
False. This is private information protected by law.
Why should you use symbols and abbreviations when note-taking?
To be more efficient, to capture the main ideas.
What do you call something that has become overly familiar or common?
A cliche.
Make PASSIVE:
The musician played the piano.
The piano was played by the musician.
Why should you use keywords from the job posting in your resume?
To make your resume searchable by a computer system (ATS).
True/False:
If someone offers you their hand to shake, you must accept.
False: You have a choice to accept or not.
Why should you include sub-titles and headers in your notes?
To help organize the ideas in order.
Where does the name Calgary come from? (i.e. What country/culture?).
It is a Scottish name! Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull in Scotland.