Job Search
These are ways to look for work.
What are...Networking, Social Media, Alumni & Professional Associations, Career Fairs, Print Ads, Online Job Boards, etc.
Along with your resume, this should be included when applying for a job.
What is a cover letter?
This is when you should arrive for an interview.
What is 15 minutes before your scheduled interview?
This social media site is targeted for professionals.
What is LinkedIn?
You can confirm that a job is still open by doing this...
What is calling the company and verifying with the hiring manager?
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
What is 1-2 pages, generally? (It can depend on other factors such as federal job, relevance of work history, etc.)
You need to spend quality time doing this before participating in an interview.
What is researching the company (and interviewers, preparing your responses, preparing questions to ask?
The 2nd most popular social media site for job search.
What is Facebook?
This is meeting with an employer in which a job seeker asks for career and industry advice rather than employment.
What is an informational interview?
In addition to work history, what else should be included on your resume?
Name, Location, Education
Recruiters and Hiring Managers use this as an initial tool to narrow the pool of applicants.
What is phone screening?
The top section of your LinkedIn profile includes these things.
What is your professional photo, headline and summary?
Never go to an interview without preparing these.
What are your own questions?
Many career experts believe this is a vital starting point for an effective resume.
What is a professional overview or profile summary (that clearly states what you can do for the potential employer my highlighting your major career achievements and skills)?
Give two examples of good body language.
What is smile, strong handshake, direct eye contact, sitting up straight, slight lean forward, occasional nod.
This popular social media site for job search is real time.
What is Twitter?
List at least 2 different ways that you can network...
Answers will vary
List the different types of resume formats that can be used.
Chronological, Functional, Hybrid (both/Combo)
This should be done within 24-48 hours after an interview.
What is send a thank you note?
It is recommended that your LinkedIn summary is written in this fashion.
What is first person; conversationally?