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