Internship & Job Outreach

When you apply for a job and attach a resume/cover letter, what special twist should you put in your email introduction?

• Add at least one color in your email signature (in additional to black) so you catch the employer's attention.
  

• Reference the success story from your cover letter.

• Include your favorite motivational quote to show you're a hard worker.

• Choices A and B are both smart strategies.

• All of the above.

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What is the smartest way to make sure the employer received your job application?

• Send an email and ask. If no response, send one more email. If no response a second time, let it go and hope the employer has your application.

• Call the employer on the phone and say, "Hi, I'm calling to make sure you received my job application?"

• Call the employer on the phone and say, "Hi, my name is [your first and last name], and I'm calling to make sure you received my job application?"

• All of the above are correct -- it depends on the situation.

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When you email an employer to seek a job even though the company isn't hiring, what is the best way to impress?

• Ask right away if the company is hiring. You want to make your point early so you don't waste the employer's time.

• Show you did some research on the company and appreciate the work it does.

• Explain your educational credentials, and why you're smart enough for the position.

• Choices A and B are both correct -- it depends on the situation.

True or False: When you email an employer to ask about an internship, you should attach your resume to the email.

• True -- the employer will want to see your resume and review your level of experience

• False -- do not send the resume until the employer asks for one

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If you want to secure an informational interview and have a connection at the company (ex: a friend who works there), should you tell the employer about the connection in your introductory email?

• No, it's never appropriate to use someone else's name in your email.

• Yes, if your connection says it's OK to use his/her name, show the employer you are connected to someone who already works there.

• It depends on the situation.

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What is the best way to thank an employer after a job interview?

• A firm handshake and eye contact as you leave the office

• A thank-you email within 24 hours 

• A thank-you phone call within 72 hours 

• Choices B and C are both appropriate

• All of the above are correct -- it depends on the situation

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What is the smartest way to ask for a letter of recommendation?

• Ask for the person to share your best qualities (ex: hardworking, dependable).

• Ask for the person to share an example of when you demonstrated your best qualities (ex: hardworking, dependable).

• Ask the person to focus more on test scores and grades than your best qualities or examples of when you demonstrated your best qualities.

• All of the above are correct -- the person who writes the letter needs to determine which choice is the best for the particular opportunity.

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What is the best way to title your resume when you attach it to an email and send to the employer? The job in the example is assistant manager.

• Resume for John Doe -- position of assistant manager 

• Resume for assistant manager position

• John Doe's resume

• John Doe's Resume

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When you reach out to someone for help with the job search, what is the best phrase to include in your email subject line?

• Need an hour of your time, please

• Small favor to ask

• Big favor to ask

• Need your advice

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The secretary sends you an email to confirm your job interview appointment with the boss on Wednesday, April 5 at 3 p.m. What should you do next? 

• Save the email somewhere you can find it later but do not reply back. You two don't have a relationship yet.

• Save the email somewhere you can find it later and reply back with, "Thanks." Keep the reply short because you two don't know each other.

• Save the email somewhere you can find it later and reply back with, "Thanks. I will be there on Wednesday, April 5." 

• Save the email somewhere you can find it later and reply back with, "Thanks. I will be there on Wednesday, April 5 at 3 p.m." 

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