Careers Final Study Guide

Establishing a methodolgy for studying is paramount to succeeding in college. Every individual is different in this regard. Think about how you learn best and apply this to your studying strategy.

Some example steps to creating an effective study guide:

Adapted from the University of North Dakota

Interview Infographic

Resumes

Resources

You Should Know

  1. Why should you have a one page resume?
  2. According to the profile assignment, what are the main skills employers are looking for?
  3. What does "curriculum vitae" mean?
  4. In what order should you list jobs on your resume?
  5. What is the 10 second scan?
  6. What type of information should you not put on a resume?
  7. Who are appropriate people to list as references?
  8. What are some of the key no-no's?
  9. What should not be included?
  10. What is the rationale for not using an objective?
  11. Out of 100 resumes, how many get a call for an interview?

Cover and Thank You Letters

Resources

You Should Know

  1. What type of format should all business letters be written in?
  2. How do you write a dateline? Hint - not 9/10/2017
  3. How should you put in the individuals name and address in the heading?
  4. How should you write the opening salutation? Dear Jeremy: or Dear Mr. Jeremy Sinks: or Dear Mr. Sinks, or Dear Mr. Jeremy Sinks, or Dear Mr. Sinks:
  5. What is the purpose of the Cover letter?
  6. What about font choice?
  7. Explain the basic components of a business letter. (What exactly does each paragraph address?)

Interview Questions

Resources

You Should Know

  1. When asked to "tell me about yourself..." you should?
  2. How do you address strengths and weaknesses?
  3. Why is it important to ask questions?

Interview Prep

Resources

You Should Know

  1. At least 8 recommendations for a person GOING to an interview?
  2. At least 5 recommendations for a person AT the interview – hint: look at General Tips and the "Three Stages of a Job Interview"

What to Wear to an Interview

Resources

You Should Know

  1. What percent of another person's perception of you is based on how you look?
  2. What is the most underutilized actions/items by job seekers?
  3. In job-hunting, first impressions are ___________. Remember, you are marketing a ________________ -- ___________________.
  4. What does heuristics mean?
  5. How should you dress for an interview?
  6. Examples of appropriate dress (as suggested)

Social Networking

Resources

You Should Know

  1. How does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away?
  2. What social-media blunders you should avoid
  3. How you:
    • Build a better contact list
    • Show your portfolio more widely
    • Win more interviews