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What is the main goal of a resume?
To get an interview.
Is teamwork a hard skill or soft skill?
Soft skill.
What should you identify in the opening of a cover letter?
The position you are applying for.
What should you send after an interview?
A professional thank-you email.
True or False: Spelling and grammar matter on a resume
True.
True or False: You should use the exact same resume for every position.
False.
What type of skills are learned or trained abilities specific to your career field?
Hard skills.
True or False: Your cover letter should simply copy your resume.
Answer: False.
Ideally, when should you send your thank-you email?
Within 24 hours.
Within 24 hours.What type of email address should appear on your resume?
A professional email address.
Name three things that should appear on a resume.
Examples: contact information, professional summary, skills, education, certifications, experience, or accomplishments.
Name three soft skills that could apply to almost any career.
communication, teamwork, organization, time management, customer service, professionalism.
What are the four parts of the workshop's cover-letter sequence?
Position → Skills → Connection → Closing.
Name one way to make a thank-you email personal.
Mention the position or a specific topic discussed during the interview.
Name two resume red flags. Answer:
Examples: spelling mistakes, incorrect contact information, unprofessional email, inconsistent formatting, huge paragraphs, irrelevant skills, or false information.
Why should you tailor your resume to each job posting?
To highlight the skills and experience that match what the employer is seeking.
You see a skill listed in a job posting, but you do not actually have that skill. Should you add it to your resume?
No. Only include skills you can confidently and truthfully discuss.
What should the body of your cover letter explain?
Your relevant skills/experience and why you are interested in that employer or position.
Give two reasons why a thank-you email can help after an interview.
It shows professionalism, reinforces your interest, helps you stay memorable, and allows you to add something you may have missed.
Why is “I really need a job. Please call me ASAP” a poor way to communicate with an employer?
It focuses on your needs and can sound demanding instead of professional.
An employer looks at your resume for the first time. What three major areas should they be able to quickly find?
Contact & Summary; Skills & Education; Experience & Accomplishments.
A job posting lists six skills, and you truthfully have four of them. Which should you include?
The four skills you actually have, using the employer's language when accurate.
Name the three main sections of a strong cover letter and what each should accomplish.
Opening—introduce yourself/position; Value—highlight relevant skills and experience; Connection & Closing—explain your interest, thank the employer, and express interest in an interview.
What are the three steps of the thank-you formula?
Answer: Thank Them → Make It Personal → Reaffirm & Close.
Fix It: A resume has spelling mistakes, an unprofessional email, skills unrelated to the position, and exaggerated experience. Name all four problems.
Poor proofreading, unprofessional contact information, irrelevant skills, and false/exaggerated information.