Getting the Job Flashcards
What should be attached to your resume?
Cover Letter
Cover Letter: Paragraph 1
-Identify the purpose
-Show interest
-How’d you hear about the job
Cover Letter: Paragraph 2
-Why you?
-Qualifications
-Show interest
How good should your GPA be to be worth mentioning?
3.0
How long should a resume be?
One page
Do numbers and stats look good?
Yes, always
What kinda paper should resumes be on
High quality resume paper
How many sections does a resume have?
5
What should you include in your work experience
-Company
-Location
-Position
-Dates
-What you did
How long do employers look at resumes?
5 seconds
Reference list should include what?
-Name
-Contact info
-How you know them
How old does a reference have to be?
18
Should you ask someone to be your reference?
YES! always ask
What document highlights your experience and qualifications?
The resume
What’re the 5 important documents of the hiring process?
- Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- Thank you
How should you dress for an interview?
Business Professional
How early should you be for and interview?
10 minutes
Should you do research?
Yes, know things about the company
Common Questions
Tell me about yourself
Greatest strength/weakness
Why here
Why you
Questions to Ask
Why’d person before leave
What’s the training like
What areas of growth are expected
Inappropriate Questions
your religion
political views
family situation
financial situation
living situation
disabilites
Things you should NOT do during an interview
Be nervous
talk bad on old boss
profanity and sarcasm
phones
talk money
Things you SHOULD do during an interview
Eye contact, good posture, professional dress, come alone,
What is a thank you letter
it shows appreciation for the opportunity
