Networking and Relationships
This short introduction (30 seconds or less) summarizes who you are, what you do, and what you’re looking for.
What is an elevator pitch?
This common platform allows you to gain connections with other people in your field.
What is LinkedIn?
Dressing appropriately for your industry demonstrates this.
What is professionalism?
This interview format breaks up an answer into four parts.
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech.
What is the First Amendment?
At networking events, you should aim to collect meaningful conversations rather than a high number of these.
What are business cards (or LinkedIn connections)?
Recruiters often search LinkedIn using these, so including them in your profile improves visibility.
What are keywords?
Choosing to do the right thing even when it may cost you recognition, convenience, or short-term gain demonstrates this core professional value.
What is integrity?
This type of interview question starts with “Tell me about a time when…”
What is a behavioral interview question?
This artist performed the halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl
Who is Usher?
After meeting a professional at an event, this is the best time frame to follow up with them.
What is within 24–48 hours?
This document often goes along with a resume when applying for a position.
What is a cover letter?
This term describes the unwritten rules and shared values that shape behavior within an organization.
What is company culture?
Before accepting a job offer, candidates should evaluate not just salary, but growth potential, culture, and long-term alignment with this.
What are your career goals?
This tech company owns the professional networking platform LinkedIn.
What is Microsoft?
This type of interview is used primarily to gather advice and industry insight, not to directly ask for a job.
What is an informational interview?
This method of persuasion highlights credibility, emotion, and logic
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
Consistently meeting deadlines without reminders builds this professional reputation.
What is reliability?
Negotiating salary successfully often requires knowing this information beforehand.
What is market salary data (or industry pay range)?
This country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics.
What is Brazil?
This long-term approach to networking focuses on building genuine relationships rather than immediate gain.
What is relationship-based networking?
This bias occurs when you assume someone is competent or incompetent based on one strong first impression.
What is the halo effect?
Documenting your accomplishments throughout the year prepares you for this annual conversation.
What is a performance review?
This career mistake happens when someone stays too comfortable in a role without increasing responsibility or skill level.
What is career stagnation?
This empire, led by Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history.
What is the Mongol Empire?