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1
What is the most common cover letter mistake?
"Form" cover letter, not customized
Failure to highlight relevant skills
Poor grammar and sentence structure
Failure to proofread/errors
2
How many resumes on average will one job posting receive?
455
250
105
1,212
3
Getting a referral from someone who works at an organization results in what % of hires?
33%
40%
14%
76%
4
What percentage of recruiters use social media to recruit candidates?
22%
8%
92%
58%
5
What Percentage of their jobs did employers say require a specific major?
34%
42%
74%
25% or less
6
What is the most important thing to include on a resume?
Work experience
Internship experience
Education
Skills or summary of qualifications
7
What percentage of employers google candidates?
82%
18%
33%
51%
8
What Social Networking website is used the most by recruiters ?
LinkedIN
Facebook
Snapchat
Twitter
9
What is the biggest mistake students make on their resume?
Not articulating related skills
Errors/quality of writing
Not customized to position
Too long
10
What is the top way employers who hire UMN students find candidates?
GoldPASS
Internship Program
Large National Job Boards (Indeed, CareerBuilder, etc.)
Career Fairs
11
What is the biggest mistake interviewees make?
Lack of company research
No questions asked to the recruiter
Arriving late
Not providing enough detail
12
Approximately what percentage of jobs are found through Networking?
20%
45%
65%
80%
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What information is most important for students to include in a cover letter?
Skills developed through past experiences
Career Objective
Interest in your organization
Intent to follow up
