Interviews
This is when you should arrive for an interview.
Five to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview.
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.)
It is important to be honest on a job application because a job application is this.
A legal document.
Name three careers you qualified to obtain with a business degree
Name two job search websites
It is most effective to describe your skills using this format.
Skill statements
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.)
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application.
In interview clothes.
a person who organizes and operates his/her own business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
En·tre·pre·neur
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
Business Card
Give two examples of good body language
Sit up. Slight forward lean. Direct eye contact. Occasional nod. Strong Handshake.
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
One (and never more than two)
Give one good example for "Reason for Leaving"
I desired a more challenging position. I had an option for a better job. I desired a job that was a better fit for my skills and qualifications. I became self-employed. There was a general lay off due to an economic downturn. I returned to school to upgrade my skills.
This licensed individual has daily duties that include writing contracts and overseeing transactions for sales and purchasing activities on homes, land, and commercial properties.
A Real Estate Broker or Agent
This is the number one reason for termination
Personality Conflicts
This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.
Send a thank you note.
This resume format focuses more on skills and accomplishments, rather than work history.
Functional. (A resume organized by function focuses on accomplishments and skills, and is good for someone looking to change careers, by emphasizing transferable skills.)
Two words that you should avoid using when filling out "Reason for Leaving"
Quit and Fired
a business granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Donations made to this organization are typically tax deductible to individuals or businesses that make them, but this business must make financial and operating information public so that donors are certain their contributions have been used effectively. Pays no income tax on the donations they receive or on any money they earn through fundraising activities. Sometimes called a 501(c)(3) organizations based on the section of the tax code that permits them to operate.
A Non Profit Organization
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
Family
Personal Issues
Politics
Bad mouthing past employers
Religion
Salary
You should spend at least 20 minutes doing this before going to an interview.
Researching the company.
When describing your skills and accomplishments on a resume, each bullet should be started with this.
A past tense action verb.
Past tense verbs refer to actions or events in the past. They can be regular verbs that simply end with a "d" or an "ed" or they can be irregular and change their spelling to show the past tense.
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.
A regulated professional individual, usually associated with a firm or dealer, who buys and sells securities for both retail and institutional clients through an exchange or over the counter in return for a fee or commission. Also known by numerous professional designations, depending on the license they hold, the type of securities they sell, or the services they provide. In the United States, you must pass both the Series 7 and either the Series 63 or the Series 66 exams in order to be properly licensed.
A Stockbroker
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.