Business Tech Midterm

A tool that provides information about you to a potential employer.

• Career Portfolio

• Resume

• References

• Cover Letter

Individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character

• Friends

• References

• Mom and Dad

• Contact Information

A face-to-face meeting between the employer and the applicant

• Conference Call

• Lunch Date

• Interview

• Zoom Meeting

When searching for a job you can do all of the following except:

• Online job search with Monster, Indeed, or other similar websites

• Look at the local Newspaper classifieds

• Stand on the corner with a cardboard cutout stating, "Will work for Food"

• Talk to family and friends about where they work and if they are hiring

Choose the best objective for a Sally's resume:

• Awesome graduate of life seeking any fun position requiring a cool girl with a great sense of humor and style.

• Graduate seeking a position that I could take professional pictures of people.

• I am looking to appertain my exceptional skills in management by being part of a groundbreaking and innovative company for a few years, then eventually switching to a job in AI.”

• Freelance VA (virtual assistant) looking to transition to the position of an Executive Assistant. Worked with 5+ online businesses, helping with everything from data entry to customer support. Excellent attention to detail & organizational skills. Proficient in Excel, Photoshop. Intermediate copywriting skills.”

While writing a resume you should NOT, include...

• Age

• Career Goals/Objectives

• Education

• Work Experience

What goes on a Cover Letter?

• A greeting to the recruiter and the opening paragraph

• A Header (Name, address, phone)

• Body paragraph

• Opening paragraph

• Closing paragraph

Resumes should be no longer than one page

• True

• False

You should always start a Cover Letter with "To Whom it may concern"

• True

• False

What are the three BEST options you can pursue after high school?

• College

• Stay home and watch TV

• Tech/Trade School

• Enter the Work Force

• Sell things on marketplace