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18 Cards in this Set
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What should be on a letter of recommendation?
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1. reason for writing letter
2. length of time worked/volunteered; purpose 3. work description, impact 4. talents, skills, traits 5. attitude towards job |
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What do resumes contain?
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1. heading
2. job objective 3. work/volunteer experience 4. education 5. related skills/interests 6. "references available on request" |
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What do portfolios contain?
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1. academic awards/scholarships
2. athletic awards/certificates 3. extracurricular activities 4. volunteering |
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What is a chronological resume?
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organized employment/educational history by date (most recent 1st)
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What is a functional resume?
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expanded summary of qualifications, devotes space to duties and responsibilities
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What is a combination resume?
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both chron/func formats, list skills relevant to job first before employment history
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What is an electronic resume?
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computer generated resume, can be (1)saved and emailed to over 600 databases, (2)scanned and saved as data, (3)www page, or (4) scanned
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How long should resumes be?
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never more that a page, second page when necessary
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Name 10 action words
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(anything)
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Name 10 good descriptive words
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(anything)
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Name 10 suggestions for interviewees
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(anything)
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Name 5 good work habits
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(anything)
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What are different types of work benefits?
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health (medical/dental), pension plan, paid vacation, discount w/ company, workers compensation (if get hurt), union, sick time
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What is networking?
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making connections by KNOWING people
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What does ECOS stand for?
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Education and Career Operating System
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Name 4 internal skills important for college
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1. Planning/Having a Goal
2. Being Organized 3. time management 4. communicating |
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Name 4 external skills important for college
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1. standing out/being positive
2. teamwork 3. networking 4. utilizing resources |
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Name 2 pitfalls at college
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1. poor solution choices
2. not being well-rounded |
