Question | Answer |
communication action verbs | addressed, arranged, developed, reconciled, translated |
communication action verbs | enlisted, formulated, lectured, moderated, persuaded |
Technical action verbs | assembled, computed, engineered, operated, remodeled |
Technical action verbs | calculated, devised, programmed, trained, upgraded |
Creative action verbs | acted, designed, established, illustrated, invented |
Creative action verbs | fashioned, instituted, originated, revitalized, shaped |
Clerical/detail action verbs | approved, compiled, generated, inspected, prepared |
Clerical/detail action verbs | classified, dispatched, implemented, operated, tabulated |
Helping action verbs | assessed, coached, demonstrated, expedited, guided |
Helping action verbs | clarified, diagnosed, facilitaed, referred, represented |
Teaching action verbs | adapted, coached, encouraged, facilitated, persuaded |
Teaching action verbs | advised, clarified, evaluated, informed, set goals |
Management action verbs | analyzed, chaired, delegated, executed, oversaw |
Management action verbs | contracted, evaluated, increased, prioritized, scheduled |
Financial action verbs | allocated, budgeted, developed, forecast, marketed |
Financial action verbs | administered, appraised, balanced, calculated, managed, |
Research action verbs | clarified, diagnosed, extracted, interpreted, organized |
Research action verbs | critiqued, examined, interviewed, surveyed, systematized |
elements of a resume | heading, certification/licenses, education, work experience, military |
elements of a resume | objective, skills, personal profile/special skills, education |
personal qualities | individual responsibility, self belief, self management, sociability, integrity |
Functional resume | emphasizes skills and achievements; good for career change with little or no work history |
Chronological resume | most common; gives work & education history in reverse chronological order. Good for changing jobs within the same feild. |
purposes of a resume | endorsement, organizes your skills, presents educational background, recaps work experience, first impression |
cover letter | introduction of yourself to the employer |
professional references | supervisors and co-workers; preferably not family and friends |
what should you never write on your application? | see resume |
some ___ information is illegal for the prospective employer to ask about | personal |
What should you always write in for salary on an application? | negotiable |
What should work experience include? | Paid and volunteer positions |
What types of education should be included on your resume? | all, even incompleted |
in what order should work/education be listed? | reverse chronological order |
soft skills | communication, personal talents in dealing with others |
computer skills | hardware and software knowledge |
Job related skills | describes what your experience is in or your program of study |
foundation skills | reading, writing, math, speaking, & listening |
thinking skills | reasoning, creativity, decision making, problem solving |
interpersonal skills | dealing with diverse cultures, negotiation, teamwork, teaching |
things to do before the interview | know the location of the building, know how long it will take to get there |
things to do before the interview | know the location of the office in the building; do a test run the day before |
things to do before the interview | ask about parking; find out the name of the interviewer |
things to do before the interview | find out how many people you will be interviewing with; take the phone # with you |
things to do before the interview | compile everything the night before; practice |
Interview "do's" | go to the interview alone; be neat, prompt, courteous, and respectful, smile |
Interview "do's" | make direct eye contact; display confidence and dependability, learn about the company |
Interview "do's" | be prepared to answer difficult questions with brief, to the point answers |
Interview "do's" | present a good resume; determine appropriate dress (professional) |
Interview "do's" | be full of energy and enthusiasm; listen attentively; send a thank you note |
Interview "don'ts" | criticize yourself; be late; become tense |
Interview "don'ts" | unduly emphasize starting salary and benefits; overdress, smoke, drink or chew gum |
Interview "don'ts" | criticize former employers, teachers, etc; make patronizing or personal remarks |
Interview "don'ts" | appear obsessed with salary, bene's, or vacation; appear uninformed about the company or the job |
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