CMN 003V Final 2025
(Resume and Cover Letter) What elements should and should not be included in an
effective resume and cover letter? - answer should- Consistent format, delineated
sections: education, relevant skills, experience
should not-
(Resume and Cover Letter) What word choices can maximize your experience
descriptions? - answer1. Action verbals
2. No personal pronouns
3. STAR method (S-Situation T-Tasks A-Action R-Results)
4. Do not use jargon or abbreviations
(Resume and Cover Letter) Your instructor disagrees with ICC on specific resume
elements. What are these? - answer disagrees with the ICC on the use of "Objective"
for the resume and resume length.
(Interviewing for Success) Describe feature types for various interview formats (i.e.
phone/video/in-person, etc.). - answerphone- Treat them like in person interviews, Quiet
location, Know your audience, Avoid distractions, Voice, smile, it can be heard the
phone, Try using a 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 meant by "first impressions", "professional image"? -
answerfirst impressions- Pay attention to body language, Be professional and
courteous, they tend to make up 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 "two touch" that should take place after an
interview? - answer1. Immediate email thanks
2. Hand-written card thanking them a couple days later
(Interviewing for Success) What is appropriate interview conduct? - answerPut the
applicant at ease. Make eye contact and 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 you best prepare for an interview (employment)? -
answerResearch the Company. ...
Review the Job Description. ...
Practice Your Answers. ...
Dress Appropriately. ...
Arrive Early. ...
Bring a Copy of Your Resume. ...
Follow Up. ...
Interview Prep Tips.
(Interviewing for Success) What can you do if you're asked an illegal question? -
answerYou can answer refuse to answer, or redirect the conversation
(Interviewing for Success) Describe the seven body language tips. - answer1. have an
engaged posture
2. appear calm and relaxed
3. use correct hand gestures
4. Mirror interviewer
5. Eye contact
6. Avoid lying signals (touching face)
7. Give the perfect handshake
(Interviewing for Success) How do you figure out what to wear to an interview? -
answerResearch the company's dress code.
(Negotiation Guidelines) What are effective negotiation strategies? - answer1. Assess-
do the benefits outweigh the cost
2. Prepare- what are my and your interests
3. Ask- engage
4. Packaging- bundle and trade offs
5. Adapt a powerful mindset- power pose
(Negotiation Guidelines) How do women and men have to approach negotiation? -
answerWomen outperform men in representing others, men are better at representing
themselves
(Negotiation Guidelines) How can you best negotiate a raise? - answer1. Do your
research and understand your market value
2. Understand how you are more valuable than your starting salary
3. Be honest with yourself, how much are you willing to pay to avoid the discomfort of
asking for a raise
(Resume and Cover Letter) What elements should and should not be included in an
effective resume and cover letter? - answer should- Consistent format, delineated
sections: education, relevant skills, experience
should not-
(Resume and Cover Letter) What word choices can maximize your experience
descriptions? - answer1. Action verbals
2. No personal pronouns
3. STAR method (S-Situation T-Tasks A-Action R-Results)
4. Do not use jargon or abbreviations
(Resume and Cover Letter) Your instructor disagrees with ICC on specific resume
elements. What are these? - answer disagrees with the ICC on the use of "Objective"
for the resume and resume length.
(Interviewing for Success) Describe feature types for various interview formats (i.e.
phone/video/in-person, etc.). - answerphone- Treat them like in person interviews, Quiet
location, Know your audience, Avoid distractions, Voice, smile, it can be heard the
phone, Try using a 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 meant by "first impressions", "professional image"? -
answerfirst impressions- Pay attention to body language, Be professional and
courteous, they tend to make up 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 "two touch" that should take place after an
interview? - answer1. Immediate email thanks
2. Hand-written card thanking them a couple days later
(Interviewing for Success) What is appropriate interview conduct? - answerPut the
applicant at ease. Make eye contact and 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 you best prepare for an interview (employment)? -
answerResearch the Company. ...
Review the Job Description. ...
Practice Your Answers. ...
Dress Appropriately. ...
Arrive Early. ...
Bring a Copy of Your Resume. ...
Follow Up. ...
Interview Prep Tips.
(Interviewing for Success) What can you do if you're asked an illegal question? -
answerYou can answer refuse to answer, or redirect the conversation
(Interviewing for Success) Describe the seven body language tips. - answer1. have an
engaged posture
2. appear calm and relaxed
3. use correct hand gestures
4. Mirror interviewer
5. Eye contact
6. Avoid lying signals (touching face)
7. Give the perfect handshake
(Interviewing for Success) How do you figure out what to wear to an interview? -
answerResearch the company's dress code.
(Negotiation Guidelines) What are effective negotiation strategies? - answer1. Assess-
do the benefits outweigh the cost
2. Prepare- what are my and your interests
3. Ask- engage
4. Packaging- bundle and trade offs
5. Adapt a powerful mindset- power pose
(Negotiation Guidelines) How do women and men have to approach negotiation? -
answerWomen outperform men in representing others, men are better at representing
themselves
(Negotiation Guidelines) How can you best negotiate a raise? - answer1. Do your
research and understand your market value
2. Understand how you are more valuable than your starting salary
3. Be honest with yourself, how much are you willing to pay to avoid the discomfort of
asking for a raise
