SC-7.0 Career Unit Test

Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

Ensure she has a clutter-free background

Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

Create fictional positions she held in the past

Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work

Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company

Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off

Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview

Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission

College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates

College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

Most people don’t graduate with student debt

After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume

A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position

A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length

A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

Speak about what you learned in that role

Avoid discussing your previous job altogether

Make up a positive story about your previous job

Speak negatively about your coworkers, but not your boss

Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board

Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair

Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with

When writing your resume and cover letter

To list all of your interests

To highlight your work experience and qualifications

To provide a list of references

To show off your social media profiles

A method for calming nerves before an interview

A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions

A technique for making small talk with interviewers

A way of finding a job online

He started earning money sooner

He gained work experience and skills

He expanded his range of possible job opportunities

He learned about an industry

Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job

Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed

Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both

Show interest in the company

Identify the position to which you are applying

State how you learned about the job opening

Explain why you left your previous job

Join as many professional groups as possible

Ask for a favor from a recent connection

Private message hiring managers to check on the status of your job application

Create a snappy headline to get the attention of potential employers

Use a creative font and colorful backgrounds to make it stand out

Keep it simple and easy to read, with clear headings and bullet points

Be comprehensive to include as much information as possible

Personalize it with a friendly tone and professional photo of yourself

To show that you’re a polite person

To make a lasting impression on each interviewer

To avoid offending anyone

Because it is required for most job interviews