Final Exam Flashcards
what are the 6 pieces of an elevator pitch
- who are you
- little background
- explain and provide context
- connection
- ask how to be in contact
- CLOSE OUT
where does networking happen
anytime and anywhere
purpose of networking
building relationships
types of networking
one one one
large group
small group
online
networking conversation starters
“tell me about yourself”
a base understanding in what you are interested in (jobs and people)
confidence
resume/ business cards
4 leaderhsip themes
- executing
- influencing
- relationship building
- strategic thinking
what is important to do after an interview
send thank you notes/letters
email day of, letter week later
what questions should you ask in an interview?
typical day? internship projects? anything I can do to help accomplish goals? How can I exceed expectations? why did the interviewer joing the company? key values? company culture? characteristic for this roll? what is the next step?
what are the parts of the resume in order
profile
education
experience
skills
how long should the avergae resume be
1 page
what is the first paragraph of a cover letter
Identify the position and relate to them by explaining how/WHO told you about the position. Give them a reason to keep reading. WHY it interests you – what specifically about
that company or that position? WHY (BOOKING for example)? Show your research.
what is the second paragraph of the cover letter
Give them specific instances that relate to the job that proves your accomplishments AND HOW you
can contribute to their company. how you can improve their company, department, life in general. What makes
you different from the next person applying?
what is the third paragraph of the cover letter
closing, interest, and appreciation
how should you adress a cover letter
try to address specific person and use colon, not comma (Ms. Smith: )
what are the types of reference you should have
3-5
“personal” for chracter (maybe a professor)
supervisor/boss
