How is a resume and cover letter linked?

A cover letter highlights specific qualifications from your resume

Adina works for a company that offers 401(k) matching. What does that mean?

her employer contributes money to her 401(k), based on what she contributes

When should you begin acting like your interview has started?

as soon as you encounter anyone in/around the organization

Net pay is the amount of money you receive:

after taxes and deductions have been taken out

Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT

send a message to your interviewers asking if you've gotten the job

How are your resume and cover letter related?

Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position

highlight your most relevant skills and experience

What is the first step you should take when negotiating your salary?

research lowest, highest, and average salaries for the position

What is a common method for employees to seek career advancement within a company?

seek feedback and training opportunities

The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for:

Situation, Task, Action, Result

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1
During an interview, it is important to:
arrive late
dress casually
research the company
avoid eye contact
2
How is a resume and cover letter linked?
The cover letter goes through work history whereas a resume does not
Both include a signature to verify its authors
Both should be handwritten documents
A cover letter highlights specific qualifications from your resume
3
Which document typically outlines an individual's work experience and skills?
resume
biography
menu
cover letter
4
Adina works for a company that offers 401(k) matching. What does that mean?
her employer offers a low-interest persoanl loan usering her 401(k)
Her employer gurantees a fixed rate or return on her 401(k) investments
her employer contributes money to her 401(k), based on what she contributes
her employer will split her paycheck between her checking and 401(k)
5
What is a common networking platform used for professional job-seeking?
LinkedIn
SnapChat
instagram
TikTok
6
When should you begin acting like your interview has started?
as soon as you encounter anyone in/around the organization
After you're past security, but before you meet the office assistant
When the interviewer has let you know the interview has started
when you enter the room with your interviewer
7
Net pay is the amount of money you receive:
before taxes and deductions have been taken out
after taxes and deductions have been taken out
before bonuses and overtime have been added to your base pay
after bonuses and overtime have been added to your base pay
8
Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT
send a thank you note to each persona you interviewed you
find a link to an artilce or new story about a topic discussed and send it
send a message to your interviewers asking if you've gotten the job
make a thoughtful, relevant post about your industry on social media
9
How are your resume and cover letter related?
Both should be handwritten detailed documents
Your cover letter highlights your personality and interest in the position
Both include your signature to signify they're legitimate
A cover letter includes entire work history, resume does not
10
A resume should:
use a casual and personalbe tone
highlight your most relevant skills and experience
detail your accomplishments in at least 1 - 2 pages
include a photo of you looking professional
11
What is one of the most important characteristics to be successful in a career?
Good looks
Good attitude
Intelligence
Wealthy parents
12
What is the first step you should take when negotiating your salary?
research lowest, highest, and average salaries for the position
print off 3 months of bank statements as a reference
contact the employer stating your required salary range
update your resume
13
What is a common method for employees to seek career advancement within a company?
resist change
avoid taking on new tasks
seek feedback and training opportunities
keep a low profile
14
You should use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs.
True
False
15
The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for:
Situation, Task, Action, Recollect
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Setup, Task, Action, Result
Setup, Think, Action, Result

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