Resume
An employer typically looks at a resume for how long?
6-8 seconds
How many paragraphs is a typical cover letter?
3-4 paragraphs
What is the first thing you should do after accepting an interview?
Research the company and practice interview questions.
Everyone you interviewed with.
True or False you should always ask about pay in the first interview?
False, pay discussions can happen at job offer or a second interview.
A resume is the first form of what between an employer and job seeker?
Contact or Communication
True or False, a cover letter restates what is in your resume
False
How should you dress for an interview?
One step or level above the company's normal dress.
When do you send a thank you after an interview?
Within 24 hours after your interview.
Phones should always have what set up?
Professional voice mail.
A resume should be how long?
Typically one page
What should be included in the first paragraph of a cover letter?
The position you are applying for and how you learned of the position.
You should always arrive how early for an interview?
5-10 minutes
When is appropriate to follow-up after an interview?
Within the timeframe they told you they would make a decision.
Always have at least one what at the end of an interview?
Question
How many past work experiences should you have on your resume?
Last three jobs or last 10 years
True or False you should ask for the interview in the cover letter.
True
Always turn off what in an interview?
Phone.
How should you send a thank you?
Your email address should always be what?
Professional
What four things should you always list on your resume?
Contact information
Education
Work Experience
Licenses/Certifications
What does a cover letter highlight?
Relevant experience or training
What should you bring to an interview?
Extra copies of resume and cover letter, note pad, pen, references, and a list of questions for the employer.
A thank you email should be how long?
You should never share what type of information on resume, cover letter or in an interview?
Personal