Interviews
What are the four main types of job interviews used today?
Phone screen
Traditional face-to-face
Panel
Video
What are the 6 steps in the Selection Process?
1. Initial Screening 2. Employment Tests
3. Comprehensive Interview 4. Background Check
5. Conditional Offer
6. Negotiation/Decline/Acceptance
Can employers perform a background check without your permission?
No
What percentage of communication is non-verbal?
55-65 percent
Which job should be listed first on your resume?
Most recent
What time should you arrive for your scheduled interview?
10-15 minutes early
What information should you be prepared to provide on a job application?
Personal Info; Education; Employment history; Salary history; Certifications; References
What are the reasons employers perform background investigations?
Protect employees and customers
Verify factual information was provided
Uncover damaging information
Weed out unqualified applicants
What are reasons that people negotiate?
To reach an agreement.
To resolve conflict.
To create outcomes to satisfy interests.
How many pages should your resume be?
1 page (2 pages max)
What does the acronym STAR mean in reference to the interview framework used to answer behavioral questions?
Situation
Task
Action
Result
With a job offer what three things should you always get in writing?
1. Job description
2. Salary
3. Benefits
In the District of Columbia, can an employer ask you about your criminal background on an application?
No, employers can only ask about background after an offer has been extended.
What are examples of non verbal communication / body language?
Eye contact, posture, gestures, facial expressions.
Is it necessary to list all jobs on your resume?
No, only list jobs that are relevant to the job you are applying to.
How soon after an interview should you send a thank you letter?
24-48 Hours
What are the three traps when filling out a job applications?
Reason for leaving
Supervisor contact
Desired Salary
What is the name of the District of Columbia Act that prohibits an employer from inquiring about or requiring an applicant to provide information about their credit history during some portions of the hiring process.
Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act
What are the 5 main ingredients for effective communication?
Clarity
Context
Brevity
Impact
Value
Should you have more than one resume?
Yes, you should have separate resumes if the varying types of jobs you're pursuing equire substantially distinct experience.
How long in seconds should your elevator pitch be?
30 seconds
What does the acronym ATS stand for?
An applicant tracking system — or ATS, for short — is a type of software used by recruiters and employers during the hiring process to collect, sort, scan, and rank the job applications they receive for their open positions.
What percentage of employers use social media to screen applicants?
70 percent of employers "use social media to screen candidates before hiring. (According to a survey by CareerBuilder)
Does an employer have the right to monitor your emails from a work email address?
Yes, Emails sent or received through a company email account are generally not considered private. Employers are free to monitor these communications, as long as there's a valid business purpose for doing so.
How long do most recruiters spend looking at your resume?
6 seconds