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100

This is when you should arrive for an interview 

Ten to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview.

100
Many career experts believe this is a vital starting point for an effective resume.
An objective. (A clearly worded, specific objective tells a recruiter exactly what you are looking for.)
100

It is important to be honest on a job application because a job application is this.

A legal document.   It becomes a part of a person's permanent file once he or she is hired 

100
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
Networking
100

Name two job search websites

www.indeed.com 

www.linkedin.com/jobs 

www.glassdoor.com

www.simplyhired.com

www.usjobs.com

200

It is most effective to describe your skills using this format.

Skill statements

Strong Skills Statement = Action Verb + Details + Result 

EXAMPLE:

Before: Customer Relations

After: Interacted with a diverse group of customers, tailoring services to fit their needs.

200
Along with your resume, this should be included when applying for a job - it's your sales pitch.
A cover letter. (Each letter should be written for a specific employer.)
200

This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.

Interview clothes

200
Name three ways to look for work.
Internet Mailing resumes Answering trade journal ads Answering local newspaper ads, Private employment agencies Union or other hiring halls Civil service exams Contacting former teachers Going to state or federal employment offices Asking family, friends, or professionals Knocking on doors Using the Yellow Pages Working with other jobseekers Informational interviews
200

You should always have this prepared at the end of an interview

Set of questions to ask, such as:

  • What are you most passionate about in your job? What do you most enjoy about working here?
  • What are your expectations of this role?
  • What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to excel in this role?
  • What are the next steps?

People who ask questions are 51% more likely to get hired than those who don't

300

Give two examples of good body language

*Sit up straight

*Direct eye contact

*Occasional nod

*Strong Handshake

300
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
One (and never more than two)
300

Many job applications ask candidates to name one or more of these

Professional References.  It is important that you provide a reference with a heads up before listing their name

300

This is who you can network with and what you should do when you establish a network contact

You can network with Everyone!

*Add them on LinkedIn

*Get their business card and save it as a contact in your personal contacts (Outlook, cell phone, etc.)

*

300

The average time spent by recruitment managers for analyzing a resume is

5 to 7 seconds

400

This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.

Send a thank you note (via email).  Be sure to be specific about the interview experience and things discussed so that the interviewer knows it was personalized to your experience with them

400

It is best to include both hard and soft skills on your resume.  What is the difference between these?

Hard skills are teachable and measurable abilities, such as:

  • A degree or certificate in a particular field or industry
  • Computer programming
  • Foreign language skills (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Math
  • Research
  • Software usage

Soft skills are the traits that make you a good team member, such:

  • Active listening
  • Communication
  • Decision making
  • Etiquette
  • Patience
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Work ethic
400

Job applications are made up of these 4 elements

  1. educational background
  2. work experience
  3. Competency-based questions
  4. A personal statement 
400
This is when you schedule time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
An informational interview
400

Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.

*Personal Issues

*Politics

*Bad mouthing past employers

*Religion

*Salary

500

You should spend at least 1 hour doing this before going to an interview.

Researching the company, including their mission statement, company values, etc.  

500

When describing your skills and accomplishments on a resume, each bullet should start with...

Action Verbs.  DO NOT USE PASSIVE TENSE

  • Past tense - end in "ed" (organized, composed, expanded)
  • Use present tense verbs for current experience and accomplishments. 
  • Present tense - in normal state (ex. direct, provide, prepare)
  • Passive tense - end in "ing" (planning, assisting, instructing)
500
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Put n/a in the space. This shows that you saw the question.
500

Using the internet, business journals, resource books, magazines, etc. to research companies you might be interested in working for is called this.

Prospecting 

500
A few days after submitting your cover letter, resume, and/or job application, it is important to do this.
Follow up with the employer, either with a phone call, e-mail, or in person.