Resumes
A single page document which contains information on your previous work experience and job qualifications
What is a resume?
True or False:
In a cover letter, the first paragraph should always bee the longest
False: The first paragraph should only be one or two sentences (introduction and how you found the job)
The longest paragraph in a cover letter is the second.
True or False:
All roadside job postings are 100% legit and require no research before applying
False:
Anyone can go to a print-shop and get signs made. A simply google/yellowpages search can help you verify that it is a legit, licensed business.
What kind of headwear is appropriate for an interview?
Religious headwear only: yamaka's, hijabs, head-wraps, etc.
Hats, caps, or beanies are too casual for an interview
This is the first thing that goes on a resume
What is Your Name and Contact Info
True or False:
Your cover letter will be the same for each job you apply for, so it is ok to just write one and use it for everything
False!
Each cover letter should be tailored to the job you are hiring for. You should also be using the same "buzz words" that are in the job posting.
Name two methods of job-searching
Online job-posting sites, company websites, roadside ads, word of mouth, pounding pavement- going place to place.
True or False: It is ok to wear jeans to an interview as long as they are a color other than blue. Ex: black jeans.
False. No matter what color they are, jeans are jeans and are too casual for an interview.
True or False:
You should put all of your previous work experience on your resume, regardless of how you left that job.
False: You do not want to include jobs that you were fired from.
In order, what are the three paragraphs of a cover letter?
1. Introduction & where I found the job
2. Qualifications and previous experience
3. Closing and thank you
If you are attending a job-fair, you should come prepared with these three things
-Resume, references, and dressed professionally
Name 2 things that you should do prior to your interview:
Research the company, prepare a couple questions for the interviewer, print extra copies of your resume, practice your interview answers, etc
This portion of the resume typically takes up the majority of the page.
What is: previous work experience.
What is the structure of a cover letter (in order)?
Your name and info
Their name and info
Greeting (Dear Sir/Madam)
Body
Closing - "Sincerely, Julianna Slagle"
Once you have submitted your resume/job application, you should....
follow-up within no more than 7 days
List the steps you should use to answer this question: What is your greatest weakness?
Hint: there are 4 steps.
Step 1: Remove the word "weakness": IDK if I'd call it a weakness but...
Step 2: Turn it into something you're working on: I've been working on my...
Step 3: Pick a skill that isn't vital to the job: leadership skills, financial planning, rolling with the punches when things get off schedule, etc.
Step 4: Explain why you want to work on it and explain HOW you're addressing it: So I've been (taking such and such action steps) to work on addressing this.