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- Cover letter
Answer: A letter of application; acts as an introduction to the employer. Normally accompanies the résumé.
- Screening
Answer: the process of evaluating employment documents to disqualify applicants and locate the most qualified
- Letter of application
Answer: A cover letter for your résumé that introduces you more personally to the employer
- Cover letter message/purpose
Answer: This letter should target a specific job, highlight a few of your experiences or skills, refer to your attached résumé and request an opportunity to meet personally
- Résumé
Answer:A listing of an applicant's education, skills and work experience, and is the key that will open or close doors for you. An employer’s first impression of a potential candidate; the first step to gain an interview.
- Non-verbal communication
Answer: facial expressions, body movements, eye contact, gestures, posture
- Top Résumé Errors
Answer: misspelled words, punctuation and grammar errors
- Follow Up Letter
Answer: Sent after the interview to show the interviewer that you respect their time, and appreciate the opportunity.
- Appropriate dress for the interview
Answer: dress shirt, dress pants, dress shoes, neat and clean appearance
- Inappropriate dress for interviewing
Answer: jeans, t-shirts, shorts, athletic shoes
- Common Interview Errors
Answer: Inappropriate dress, acknowledging texts during the interview, non-verbal distracting behavior, lack of confidence, no eye contact, weak handshake
- Typical Interview topics
Answer: Tell me about yourself. Describe a difficult work situation, and what you did to overcome it. Why do you want to work here?