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What is the first thing you will put on your resume?
Your name!
True!
Should you use a nickname in an interview?
No! Always use your full name.
Should you expect to make $75,000 right out of college?
Should you include your email address on your resume?
Yes!
Should your social media pages have anything inappropriate?
No! (It's best to remove anything now that could be deemed inappropriate.)
How should you dress for an interview?
Professionally.
TRUE/FALSE: Always upload your resume with your job application.
True!
TRUE/FALSE: You should form a clique as soon as you start your new job.
False!
Should you put references on your resume?
No! (You can make a references sheet to go with it separately.)
What is more important: talking more and listening less OR listening more and talking less?
Listening more and talking less.
How early should you show up for a job interview?
15 minutes before your scheduled time. (It is always better to be early than arrive late.)
If you do not have the proper qualifications for a job you are looking at, should you lie about your credentials?
TRUE/FALSE: When starting a new job, you should never ask questions when you don't understand something.
False! Always ask questions!
Should you tell a prospective employer that you have been "fired" from a previous job?
No!
When it comes to time management, name something that is "fixed."
Doctor's appointments, school, work, etc.
What is the first thing that you should do after your inteview?
Send them an email thanking them for the opportunity to interview with them.
Should you apply for a job if it has been posted 30+ days ago?
No! (It is more likely to be filled already compared to newer postings.)
TRUE/FALSE: The first thing that you should ask in an interview is how much the job pays?
False!
What order should your jobs be listed in?
Most recent to least recent!
What do we call the skills that we are listening intently to someone?
Active Listening Skills
What's the appropriate time frame to follow up with an employer after interviewing?
Two Days (at least).
Name three places/people that you can network with for a job.
Family, friends, church, neighbors, others in your career field, job fairs, etc.
TRUE/FALSE: Most entry-level jobs pay more than minimum wage.
False. (That's likely all you will get starting out.)