Question | Answer |
the first step in the job search process | self-analysis |
the analysis of your life, your interests, things you're good at, and the experiences that give you the most satisfaction | self-analysis |
engaged in, or worthy of the high standards of a profession | professional |
incorporating status, methods, character, and standards | professionalism |
how others feel about you | image |
the tendency to form impressions quickly at an initial meeting | primacy effect |
the short period of time that relationships will be established, reconfirmed, or denied | four minute barrier |
a pattern of immediate impressions conveyed by appearance such as clothing, fragrance, hairstyle, jewelry, and accessories | surface language |
a brief record of one's personal history and qualifications that is typically prepared by an applicant for a job | resume |
how many pages should your resume be? | one |
phrases that begin with words or phrases that convey action ex: prepared, supervised | accomplishment statements |
what is the primary function of a resume? | to get an interview |
how many different fonts at the most should the resume include? | two |
how many font sizes at most should you incorporate in your resume | two |
the first item on the resume | heading |
includes name, mailing address, phone number, and email address | heading |
part of resume that tells the employer what you're looking for | job objective |
section of resume that includes most recent college experience | education |
t/f: education and work experience should be listed in reverse chronological order | true |
t/f: work experience can include full-time, part-time, volunteer, or charitable work | true |
t/f: military service can be listed under work experience | true |
t/f: you should include a photo of yourself in your resume | false |
t/f: you should avoid used abbreviations for streets on your resume | true |
using IL for Illinois is acceptable, t/f? | true |
a resume format which organizes your work history, education, and accomplishments by reverse chronological sequence beginning with the most recent and working backward | chronological |
this resume format is appropriate when you are continuing in the same profession, occupation, or industry | chronological |
a resume format which organizes your resume by identifying your major skills and then presenting work accomplishments that illustrate these skills | functional |
this resume format is appropriate when you are making a career change or you have a history of many jobs | functional |
this resume format includes both functional and chronological elements | combined |
a document that communicates to the prospective employer your interest in and qualifications for a position within the organization | cover letter |
how long should a cover letter be? | one page |
the name of the person to whom you're writing, name of company, and mailing address | inside address |
the greeting used to identify the receiver of the letter | salutation |
this title is appropriate for married or unmarried women | Ms. |
t/f: the purpose of the first paragraph of a cover letter is to capture the reader's attention | true |
t/f: the body of the cover letter should include offensive remarks about the reader | false |
in the cover letter, you should not refer the reader to the resume | false |
in the closing of the cover letter, you should request an interview, t/f? | true |
the formal closing of a letter such as sincerely or respectfully | complimentary close |
the purpose of the interview | to get a job |
t/f: for an interview, men and women should dress outrageously | false |
examples of some necessary documents you may need for an interview | soc sec card, license, address book |
it is the interviewee's job to shake hands and make eye contact, t/f? | true |
t/f: if the interviewer asks what salary you expect, be prepared to reveal your salary expectations to the penny | false, within a salary range |
after the interview, it is wise to send a | thank you note |