Getting the Job

Question 1

What should be attached to your resume?

Answer 1

Cover Letter

Question 2

Cover Letter: Paragraph 1

Answer 2

-Identify the purpose
-Show interest
-How’d you hear about the job

Question 3

Cover Letter: Paragraph 2

Answer 3

-Why you?
-Qualifications
-Show interest

Question 4

How good should your GPA be to be worth mentioning?

Answer 4

3.0

Question 5

How long should a resume be?

Answer 5

One page

Question 5

Do numbers and stats look good?

Answer 5

Yes, always

Question 6

What kinda paper should resumes be on

Answer 6

High quality resume paper

Question 7

How many sections does a resume have?

Answer 7

5

Question 8

What should you include in your work experience

Answer 8

-Company
-Location
-Position
-Dates
-What you did

Question 9

How long do employers look at resumes?

Answer 9

5 seconds

Question 10

Reference list should include what?

Answer 10

-Name
-Contact info
-How you know them

Question 11

How old does a reference have to be?

Answer 11

18

Question 12

Should you ask someone to be your reference?

Answer 12

YES! always ask

Question 13

What document highlights your experience and qualifications?

Answer 13

The resume

Question 14

What’re the 5 important documents of the hiring process?

Answer 14

1. Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Reference List
5. Thank you

Question 15

How should you dress for an interview?

Answer 15

Business Professional

Question 16

How early should you be for and interview?

Answer 16

10 minutes

Question 17

Should you do research?

Answer 17

Yes, know things about the company

Question 18

Common Questions

Answer 18

Tell me about yourself
Greatest strength/weakness
Why here
Why you

Question 19

Questions to Ask

Answer 19

Why’d person before leave
What’s the training like
What areas of growth are expected

Question 20

Inappropriate Questions

Answer 20

your religion
political views
family situation
financial situation
living situation
disabilites

Question 21

Things you should NOT do during an interview

Answer 21

Be nervous
talk bad on old boss
profanity and sarcasm
phones
talk money

Question 22

Things you SHOULD do during an interview

Answer 22

Eye contact, good posture, professional dress, come alone,

Question 23

What is a thank you letter

Answer 23

it shows appreciation for the opportunity

Question 24

How early should you put in your resignation

Answer 24

2 weeks in advance

Question 25

On average, how long is someone at the job?

Answer 25

4 years

Question 26

What’s the most common reason someone quits their job

Answer 26

They think their boss sucks

Question 27

What’s the average age of retirement?

Answer 27

65

Question 28

What percent of jobs are not advertised?

Answer 28

70-80%