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(Resume and Cover Letter) What should- Consistent format, delineated sections:
elements should and should not be education, relevant skills, experience
included in an effective resume and should not-
cover letter?
(Resume and Cover Letter) What word 1. Action verbals
choices can maximize your 2. No personal pronouns
experience descriptions? 3. STAR method (S-Situation T-Tasks A-Action R-
Results)
4. Do not use jargon or abbreviations
(Resume and Cover Letter) Your disagrees with the ICC on the use of "Objective" for
instructor disagrees with ICC on the resume and resume length.
specific resume elements. What are
these?
(Interviewing for Success) Describe phone- Treat them like in person interviews, Quiet
feature types for various interview location, Know your audience, Avoid distractions,
formats (i.e. phone/video/in-person, Voice, smile, it can be heard the phone, Try using a
etc.). landline, less likely to drop
video- Create a professional profile, Select an
appropriate background, Look at the camera, Ensure
a good connection, Use good body language
in-person-
, (Interviewing for Success) What is first impressions- Pay attention to body language, Be
meant by "first impressions", professional and courteous, they tend to make up
"professional image"? their mind within the first 20 secs, Be productive and
look ready to go- Be cautious if there is food, Don't
let your guard down if there is small talk, Practice a
good handshake
professional image- Neat hairstyle, No visible tattoos,
No cell phone use, Formal attire
(Interviewing for Success) What is the 1. Immediate email thanks
"two touch" that should take place 2. Hand-written card thanking them a couple days
after an interview? later
(Interviewing for Success) What is Put the applicant at ease. Make eye contact and
appropriate interview conduct? establish rapport by finding a shared topic to talk
about before you get down to the hard questions.
Review the resumé and phone screen notes
beforehand so you have some personal info to draw
on. Ask open-ended questions.
(Interviewing for Success) How can Research the Company. ...
you best prepare for an interview Review the Job Description. ...
(employment)? Practice Your Answers. ...
Dress Appropriately. ...
Arrive Early. ...
Bring a Copy of Your Resume. ...
Follow Up. ...
Interview Prep Tips.
(Interviewing for Success) What can You can answer refuse to answer, or redirect the
you do if you're asked an illegal conversation
question?