Mixed
List some appropriate topics for small talk.
What punctuation should you use after the greeting?
a comma
OR
a colon (in very formal situations)
Should a cover letter summarize your resume?
NO! Use the cover letter to describe your skills.
What information (parts) should be included on a resume?
personal information (name, address, phone, email)
objective
work experience/history
education
skills
interests, awards, volunteering experience
Make the following sentence negative:
Jim & Sue usually study together every week.
Jim & Sue don't usually study together every week.
List the 3 modal verbs we studied that can be used to express politeness.
can, could, would
What are the 6 parts of an email?
1) Recipient
2) Subject
3) Greeting
4) Body
5) Closing
6) Signature
What is the difference between hard and soft skills?
Hard skills are learned by practice and study, for example: using the computer.
Soft skills are interpersonal skills that are learned in the real world. They are more transferable than hard skills.
List 5 pieces of advice you have heard for having a successful interview.
be on time
send a thank you card
make eye contact
dress up
have a strong handshake
turn off your phone
sit up straight
prepare A LOT
practice out loud
Make the following sentence a question:
Gabbie is good at multitasking.
Is Gabbie good at multitasking?
What is one polite way to exit a conversation?
I need to get going.
Oh my gosh, look at the time!
It’s time for me to head out.
I’d better go soon, but…
Give an example of how to start an email.
I am writing to...
The reason I am writing today is...
I'm writing in reference to...
In which situation should you NOT use a cover letter?
When the job ad specifically states not to include a cover letter, you should not use one.
Explain a situation where your resume might not list your most recent job first.
If the current job is not relevant to the job that you are applying for, you can put the most relevant experience first. This list should still be in chronological order.
Use strong agreement/disagreement in response to the following study advice:
Don't do social activities on weeknights.
I totally agree. / I totally disagree.
Say the following using the correct intonation.
What is acceptable behavior in your culture?
What is acceptable behavior in your
culture?
Give an example of how to sign off an email.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any further information.
What does it mean to name-drop?
Using the name of well-known people that you know or have met. This usually people who you expect others to know.
Sometimes name-dropping is seen as a way to try and impress someone.
Give a complete answer to the following question:
Why should we hire you?
I am passionate about what I do and I am a hard worker. I am willing to go the extra mile.
Put the following phrases of agreement in order from strong to weak:
I'm not sure about that.
I'm with you.
I guess so.
Strong I'm with you.
Neutral I'm not sure about that.
Weak I guess so.
You are looking for the nearest Starbucks. Ask someone for help using the following structure:
Could you tell me...
Could you tell me where the nearest Starbucks is?
Rephrase the following sentence to sound more polite & professional.
Can you give me the address please?
If you could provide (give me) the address, I would really appreciate it.
State your follow up plan.
I will follow up with you in a couple weeks if I do not hear back from you.
What is 1 question you can ask the employer?
Can you describe your ideal employee?
How does an employee succeed on your team?
What are some of the objectives you'd like to see accomplished in this job?