Career questions tagged job-applications
Advice for student interviews?
I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for interviews, or maybe the entire process as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to be confident/calm, how to have stories that you can use for the interview, etc? Anything will help.
What does a remote hiring manager really want to see in a candidate?
Is it reliability? Tech skills? Independence? Country of Residence? I’m actively trying to get into remote work, and I’d love to know. If you have hired remotely before, what made a candidate stand out to you?
Do you think recruiters run AI in your resumes or cover letters?
All information was personal. Sometimes, I used AI to better my writing and to bring out the best in me and what I can bring in the table.
Do I merge two resumes in different fields?
I created my resume and separated my marketing and tech skills. However, is it advisable to merge the two documents so it's easier to pass and for diversity of roles as well? Merge or Separate?? Like first page coverpage " IT Resume" Then onepager it resume. Third page is marketing page...and so on. Looking for someone to resume review.
If I am interested in becoming a Pediatrician or getting a career in the medical field, what types of jobs, experiences, and skills are employers looking for on a resume?
I am a freshman at Hopewell High School, I want to get into the medical field to study and become a Pediatrician.
Capital One job application process/advice
Hi everyone, I graduated in Spring 2024 and have been on the job market since then. I recently applied for the Platform Engineer role at Capital One, and a recruiter reached out to me about a job tryout assessment. Has anyone gone through the same process or have any information about it? Thank you
What are some important things I should add to my resume? What should I avoid adding to my resume?
I'm planning on getting a job this summer once school is out, and I would like to begin preparing my resume for applying to my first job and future jobs.
What can I improve in my resume to be accepted in internship opportunities ?
I am a sophomore in Baruch college. I need to start doing internships and have applied to several positions, but haven’t been accepted. I would like to know what can I improve on my resume to be accepted?
How can one show that they are a strong candidate for full-time APM roles?
I'm a MIS major but haven't done a lot of technical interviews in the past, so not sure how to prepare for the interviews and tailor my resume to fit the role. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!!
Is there any point in getting small qualifications that are unrelated to the job you're applying for and what does that tell the employer?
For example, is there any use to a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification specifically on a resume if you aren't applying for a job teaching English? Does it look any better on paper?
How do I get job expericene?
I have no job experience and really want to get a job but everywhere I apply declines my application because I have no experience
How do I enhance a job application to increase my chances of being hired?
It seems as though I apply to jobs but never hear back. Is there a way to change this?
What do employers look for when hiring teens?
When I go to apply for a job I have difficulty trying to pander to employers, especially because of my lack of work experience.
Writing a Resume
How do you make a good resume as a high school student with no experience?
How do I get a job to hire me? What should I do better?
I’m 17 and I been looking a lot for a job. I put myself out there, but no job look at my application. What should I do?
How do I make a resume so i can get employed?
I'm really nervous to graduate and go out and find a real job. I honestly don't even know where to start. I know to apply for a job you usually need a resume but im still not exactly sure what they are?? or exactly what to put on them??
How do I complete a resume?
What is the right format to complete a resume? How do I give my resume to jobs I want ?
What are the key factors that employers look for when hiring people?
Junior in high school.
What does it take to become an electrician and is it worth it in the long run?
I'm a young man and I'm looking into electrical for my trade and I'm wondering if it is a fun job.
How do I create my first resume?
What are things that are required for a resume, things that you do and don't do, specific layouts, and if there are any templates that I can follow or use as a guide when creating a resume?
What was your first job and how did you get hired?
And does that job apply to your current position?
How do I better highlight my marketing experience on my resume?
There were always marketing aspects in my past several jobs. Now I want to apply to marketing-focused jobs. The job description asks for 5 years of relevant marketing experience. The 5 years of experience I have are not consistent, and my job title does not sound marketing related. How do I better highlight my marketing experience in this situation? Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [44:01] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was resume writing. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #resume #job-experience #marketing #resume-building #job-applications
Is a functional style resume taken seriously?
Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [43:00] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was resume writing. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #resume #resume-building #job-applications
If a qualified job reference AKA working certificate is required to be handed in with your resume, and it's sub-par, how would you deal with that situation?
Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [41:10] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was resume writing. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #resume #resume-building #job-applications #work-certificate #references
Is it okay to be more artistic/creative with your resume if you're applying for a more creative job?
Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [39:48] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was resume writing. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #resume #resume-building #job-applications #creative
How to incorporate significant volunteer experiences into the resume?
I'm transitioning from education to community impact. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [38:45] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was resume writing. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #resume #resume-building #job-applications