Communication
Merit America
Resume
Job Search
Interviews
100

You should check your email at least

Once per day

100

Name all of the Google Cert courses.

Fundamentals, Networking, OS, System Admin, Security

100

When first sending your resume, it will likely be read by this type of software.

Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)

100

Name 5 job search sites

Indeed, dice, glassdoor, linkedin, ziprecruiter

100

At the end of an interview, what do you ask for?

Business card/contact information

200

When sending emails, you should separate steps using...

Bullet points or numbers

200

You need to earn [$X] per month in order to pay your success sharing agreement

$3,333

200

To get past ATS, what should you do to your resume?

Tailor by adding keywords.

200

When applying to jobs, the best option is to apply to...

Company Website/Direct email

200

When you don’t know the answer to a technical question you should...

Be honest and let them know, and state how you would try to obtain the answer if working there.

300

When writing a thank you email, you should try to….

Recall back to the conversation you had/mention something you spoke about

300
Name 2 types of Coach in Merit America.

Career Coach & Placement Coach

300

If there is information you'd like people to se, but can't add it on your resume, you can add it here.

LinkedIn

300

When writing a cover letter you should include…(3 things)

  1. Your name

  2. Job title/company

  3. Key words

  4. Why you’re a good fit

300

When answering a behavioral question, you must include...

S/ituation T/ask A/ction R/result

400

Before sending an email, you should always...

Proofread!

400

Name one of Merit America's CEOs

Rebecca Taber Staehelin & Connor Diemand-Yauman

400

How long do Recruiters generally look over Resumes at a first glance?

6 seconds

400

A recruiter contacts you about a job that is not a good fit for you, you should...

Respond anyways and provide detail for what you are looking for

400

Before an interview you should…(at least 3 steps)

Research 2. Think about answers 3. Test video/audio 4. Pick an outfit

500

You’re really sick and need to call out last minute, what should you do?

Send an email / call your manager ASAP

500

What is the #1 goal in the Merit America program?

For learners to be in higher paying jobs that they actually like!

500

What words should you not use in a bullet point?

'Responsible for' and 'Assisted'
500

You are feeling frustrated and want to give up on your job search, you should..

  1. Reach out to your coach

  2. Reach out to your squad

  3. Picture your future self

500

You are interested in knowing about growth opportunity, what question do you ask?

Where do you people in this position usually grow to?

Where have the successful workers who were formerly in this position proceed to? 

Do you offer additional training or development?

Is there advancement opportunities?