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Getting the Job Flashcards

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1
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What should be attached to your resume?

A

Cover Letter

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Cover Letter: Paragraph 1

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

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3
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Cover Letter: Paragraph 2

A

-Why you?
-Qualifications
-Show interest

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4
Q

How good should your GPA be to be worth mentioning?

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3.0

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5
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How long should a resume be?

A

One page

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5
Q

Do numbers and stats look good?

A

Yes, always

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6
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What kinda paper should resumes be on

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High quality resume paper

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7
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How many sections does a resume have?

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5

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8
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What should you include in your work experience

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

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9
Q

How long do employers look at resumes?

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5 seconds

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10
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Reference list should include what?

A

-Name
-Contact info
-How you know them

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11
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How old does a reference have to be?

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18

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12
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Should you ask someone to be your reference?

A

YES! always ask

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13
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What document highlights your experience and qualifications?

A

The resume

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14
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What’re the 5 important documents of the hiring process?

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  1. Application
  2. Resume
  3. Cover Letter
  4. Reference List
  5. Thank you
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15
Q

How should you dress for an interview?

A

Business Professional

16
Q

How early should you be for and interview?

A

10 minutes

17
Q

Should you do research?

A

Yes, know things about the company

18
Q

Common Questions

A

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

19
Q

Questions to Ask

A

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

20
Q

Inappropriate Questions

A

your religion
political views
family situation
financial situation
living situation
disabilites

21
Q

Things you should NOT do during an interview

A

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

22
Q

Things you SHOULD do during an interview

A

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

23
Q

What is a thank you letter

A

it shows appreciation for the opportunity

24
Q

How early should you put in your resignation

A

2 weeks in advance

25
Q

On average, how long is someone at the job?

A

4 years

26
Q

What’s the most common reason someone quits their job

A

They think their boss sucks

27
Q

What’s the average age of retirement?

A

65

28
Q

What percent of jobs are not advertised?

A

70-80%

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