Resumes
If you speak another language or have a certification, put it under this resume section
Special skills
These types of skills can be quantified, such as with a certification
Never fill out your application with a ________, it will seem messy
A pencil
Employers will often flip the interview around by asking this as the last question
Do you have any questions for us?
A firm____________ makes an important first impression on an interviewer
Handshake
Names and contact info for OTHER people listed on your resume
References
The ability to organize, direct and encourage other people in order to accomplish a task
Leadership
Making ________ contact will help the interviewer see you’re engaged
Eye contact
To be prepared, you should confirm the location of the interview beforehand and arrive ___ minutes early
5-10 minutes
Online, in newspapers, and on bulletin boards are good places to look for these
Job postings
A formal note that goes with your resume to explain why you’re the right applicant for a job
Cover letter
Sitting up straight and smiling are examples of this type of communication
Nonverbal communication
Everybody seems to have one of these now, but don’t let your interviewer see or hear it while you’re talking
Cell phone
What you should do right after an interview
Send a thank-you note
The rule of thumb for interview outfits is “______ and professional”
Conservative
Poor spelling is a job-killer, so avoid mistakes by doing this before you send in any application or resume
Proofread
The skill of getting along well with other people, especially customers and fellow employees
Interpersonal skills
No matter how well you speak, if you step outside to do this before an interview you’ll leave a bad impression
Smoke
Even though you’ve already sent this to the company, you should bring copies to your interview
Your resume
This outfit is the standard for many companies and a good choice for interviews
A suit
The section of a resume stating your goals and/or why you’re applying for that job
Resume objective
This quality is demonstrated when an employee can change their work method or learn new procedures easily, to fit what the company needs
Adaptability (or flexibility)
If you go to a company in person to ask for an application, make a good first impression by
dressing well, like you would for an interview
An interviewer may ask what you would do in a hypothetical situation for this type of question
Scenario question
Even though you don’t get paid for it, you can include this type of experience on your resume
Volunteer experience