Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

Ensure she has a clutter-free background

Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

Create fictional positions she held in the past

Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work

Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

Avoid asking questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company

Be sure to ask about things like vacation and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off

Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview

Conduct research on the company ahead of time to understand how his values and beliefs align with the company’s mission

Wait to enroll in a 401(k) for as long as possible

Stay at each position for at least 7 years

Continue to develop new skills throughout your career

Only update your LinkedIn when you’re job hunting

College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates

College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

Most people don’t graduate with student debt

After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

The job is for an accounting specialist to work at Indeed

Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year

This scheduled hours are Monday-Friday with some weekends

AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

A cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume

A cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position

A cover letter is typically 2-3 pages in length

A cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

A self-employed worker

A full-time employee

An intern

A business partner

Attend a conference

Complete a self-assessment

Set up informational interviews

Join a professional association

Coding

Accounting

Carpentry

Adaptability

Update her photo so that it is professional and current

Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities

Ask for recommendations from previous coworkers and supervisors

Update her skills section to highlight both her soft and hard skills

To list all of your interests

To highlight your work experience and qualifications

To provide a list of references

To show off your social media profiles

A method for calming nerves before an interview

A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions

A technique for making small talk with interviewers

A way of finding a job online

All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when you are offered a job

Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position

It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included

Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits

He started earning money sooner

He gained work experience and skills

He expanded his range of possible job opportunities

He learned about an industry

Submit your resume to every job posting, even when you’re not really interested in the job

Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you’re looking for, and sign up for alerts

Limit your activity on job boards to once or twice a month so you don’t get overwhelmed

Search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you’d like to work for, but not both

You met or exceeded all of your performance targets over the last year

You’ve taken on responsibilities outside of your job description

Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income

You played a key role in advancing a goal of your organization

To pay for medical expenses

To develop new skills relevant to your job

To improve your chances of getting an interview

To save for retirement

Your first job determines the rest of your career path

Hard skills are more important than soft skills to employers

The same skill set can be applied in different jobs

College is the only way to learn hard skills

You can skip attending networking events and use LinkedIn instead

You can keep up with industry trends and thought leaders on LinkedIn

You can find a job or internship on LinkedIn

You can research potential future employers on LinkedIn

The majority of U.S. workers are in the gig economy

App-based gig work guarantees a higher salary than median full-time employment

App-based gig work makes it easy to start working and set your own hours

Gig work is more likely to offer health insurance and 401(k) benefits than a salaried position

To show that you’re a polite person

To make a lasting impression on each interviewer

To avoid offending anyone

Because it is required for most job interviews

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company LinkedIn

Finding and buying health insurance

Paying taxes every quarter, instead of every year

Reporting to a manager weekly

Marketing and building a network of clients

• A cover letter provides an opportunity for applicants to showcase their personality, communication skills, and enthusiasm for the position. A resume lists qualifications + work history

A cover letter lists your jobs with dates, while a resume is a short paragraph about why you want the job

A cover letter and a resume are the same document formatted differently

A cover letter is only for internal promotions, while a resume is only for external jobs

Teamwork and collaboration

Python programming

Typing 70 words per minute

Computer‑aided design (CAD) modeling

Attend industry meetups and connect with professionals on LinkedIn to open doors to mentorships and job leads

Avoid networking so she can focus entirely on her current tasks and limit outside contacts

Only take online courses and avoid engaging with peers or professionals

Wait for her manager to introduce her to people and otherwise make no effort

Yes. Apply if you meet the required qualifications and can show transferable skills that address the preferred area

No. Never apply unless you meet every preferred qualification

Yes, but only if you meet 100% of both required and preferred qualifications

No. Preferred qualifications are mandatory for consideration

Practice STAR stories and deliver clear, concise answers

Test the commute to the office beforehand

Adjust your webcam lighting and background

Wear casual pajamas to stay relaxed

Situation, Task, Action, Result

Summary, Tools, Analysis, Review

Setting, Timeline, Actions, Reflection

Subject, Taskforce, Activities, Report