Business Club

Mock Interviews: What are some generic questions you will hear during an interview?

• What is your opinion on the stock market?

• Where do you see yourself in 2 years?

• what separates you from other candidates?

Answer explanation

Correct! Mock interviews are a great way to prepare yourself for the real deal, by asking certain questions that will be asked during real interview and teaching you the correct dialogue or body language to display when talking to a hiring manager.

What are the benefits to building your network with others?

• Networking unlocks opportunites that weren't available before through knowing the right people

• Networking allows for you to be familiar with others occupation and achievements to gain some insight on the benifits of connecting with them

• Finding life-long enemies

• Netowrking will bring nothing good and doesn't have any benifits

Answer explanation

Corect! Networking is a great way to get to build your proffesional connections with others that will benifit you later down the road

What gives you a better chance at getting an internship?

• Being on time, having the right attitude, and looking professional

• Showing up late and showing a lack of care

• Using phrases such as "um" and "huh"

• Asking about salary immediately

Answer explanation

Showing dedication, devotion, and having the right attitude during an internship increases your chances of retaining the information gained during an internship; which will make it more likely for that company to either give you a job offer, or letter of recommendation setting you up for future success

What is another beneficial thing that's offered in this club

• Free merchandise

• live music

• business 110 tutors

• Guest speakers

Answer explanation

We plan on bringing guest speakers to talk about different professional subjects that will benefit you in your academic career. Ex: resume/cover letter workshop, introduction on how to build your network, mock interviews.

How does a cover letter increase your chances of securing the position you're applying for?

• A cover letter doesn't help nor harm your chances of securing the position in question because it's just another piece of paper the hiring manager or admissions officer must read.

• A cover letter summarizes your strengths, soft skills, hard skills, to seperate you from other candidates, while also making you seem more professional and organized.

• A cover letter is used to submit the best picture of youself to the hiring manager or admissions officer so they get to know you better.

• A cover letter provides the hiring manager or admissions officer with further deatil on your skill set and what you bring to the table for the position in question

Answer explanation

Correct! A cover letter has many benifits which all lead to an increased chance of getting hired or accepted to the institution you're applying for. A cover letter makes you seem more organized, professional, serious about the position in question, atentive to detail, and reminds the employeer or officer why you're the best candidate for the position.

What kind of clothing is expected at important events to seem more professional?

• Hoodie, sweatpants, crocks

• tank top, basketball shorts, tennis shoes

• Hat, tee shirt, shorts, Jordans

• dress pants/khakis, button up/collared shirt, Dress shoes

Answer explanation

Dressing professional can be very important on first impressions. It's the first thing people see when you walk into a room. professional presentation is always preferred when meeting someone for the first time and is a great way to showcase how you carry yourself

Having a Mentor has many benefits to further advance your academic or working career, select all that apply

• A mentorship can provide a different perspective to a situation you're in which will allow for foresight in a given situation

• A mentorship provides guidance/feedback on an individuals actions to accelerate the professional development of the mentee

• A mentorship is can be a form of counseling by having someone listen to your problems and give you solutions on how to fix your personal life

• A mentor can provide handicaps to the mentee to strengthen them through overcoming obstacles and thus making them more resilient

Answer explanation

Correct a Mentor is someone who is on your side to provide guidance, feedback, and advice on your next step to further improve your knowledge on the subject or situation you're hoping to achieve/understand