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What is the maximum length of a resume?

1 Page!

What are the top non-verbal communication mistakes?

1) Avoid eye contact 2) Sullen face (i.e. no smile) 3) Excessive fidgeting 4) Touching face/hair

What are the three types of Resumes?

1) Chronological 2) Functional 3) Hybrid

What are the top four non-verbal cues that are MOST influencing?

1) Clothes 2) Behavior 3) Way applicants enter the room 4) Confidence

What are the top 3 resources for searching for a job?

1) Job search websites 2) Career services resources 3) School Hiring events

What goes on your resume if you feel like you have a "Lack of Experience?"

1) Proof of Internships 2) Part time jobs in field 3) research projects 4) advanced coursework in field 5) industry certs

What are 3 things companies look at in undergraduate students?

1) Work experiences (i.e. internships & Co-ops) 2) Leadership Experience (clubs & organizations 3) High GPA

What are the 3 most important things to remember when negotiating your salary?

1. Set your goal in advance 2. Don't negotiate via e-mail 3. Listen more than you speak

How early should you arrive at the office for an interview?

10 minutes

How long does it take for a recruiter to make a hiring decision in an interview? a) 118 seconds b) 2 minutes c) 90 seconds d) 5 seconds

90 seconds

What is a hybrid resume?

A balance between functional and chronological resumes

What should you try to get from every person you meet in your field?

A business card

What is the primary reason YOU rejected the job offer?

Accepted another job offer with another company.

How does "Ab Initio" apply to the aviation industry?

Airlines are beginning their own pipelines from zero pilot time.

What is the danger of accepting a job offer and then immediately quitting for another job offer?

Burning bridges with that employer

What is a "CV?"

Curriculum Vitae - Your life work put down on as many pages as necessary.

What do most pilots get on the Briggs-Myers Type Indicator?

ESTJ

What is a "Jobless Recovery?"

Economy grows while employment decreases

What is the purpose of collaborative "sticky note" brainstorming?

Facilitates collaborative brainstorming in small groups.

As your starting salary will serve as the basis for all future raises, it is important that you zealously pursue salary negotiations (True or False)?

False

As your starting salary will serve as the basis for all future raises, it is important to play hardball, particularly if your new position is in sales. (True or False)?

False

High School Achievements should be on my resume (True or False)?

False

If the initial salary offer is within the market range for the position you should accept the position immediately. (True of False)?

False

Resume cover letters should only be used if an employer asks for one (True of False?)

False! Always include a resume cover letter so you can state your resume in plain english and BOLD relevant quals.

The purpose of a resume is for you to have a document that houses all of your qualifications (True or False)

False! The purpose of a resume is for potential employers to see if your skills MATCH THEIR JOB NEEDS!

What is a functional resume?

Focuses on skills, relevant work experience and achievements. All about hard numbers

What is a Chronological Resume?

Focuses on work experiences and places them in reverse chronological order

What does "Ab Initio" mean?

From the beginning

What causes a "Jobless Recovery"?

Increased automation, industry consolidation, and oligopoly growth

What is the number one recommended job search site?

Indeed.com

What is the purpose of an informational visit?

Informal conversation with someone working in your field of interest who will give you information and advice about their career.

What does "vested" mean?

It is a term used to determine how much of your company's contributions to your 401(K) funds you can take with you.

What is the number one thing to remember about informational visits?

It is not a job interview

How long should an elevator speech last? a) Less than 30 seconds b) Less than 1 minute c) As long as the elevator ride lasts d) It depends on the person

Less than 30 seconds

Do alumni lose access to Handshake when they graduate? (Yes or No)

No

What is Non-verbal Communication?

Non-Verbal Communication is non-verbal cues such as body language, voice tone and inflection, carried objects, and dress.

What does OCR stand for?

Optical Character Recognition

What was the primary reason job candidates got rejected (2nd Study)?

Poor communication skills during the interview

Why do companies use vesting in their compensation plans?

Retention

What does STAR stand for in regards to the STAR method?

Situation, Task, Action Result

What was the primary reason job candidates got rejected (1st Study)?

They internally hired

Demand for highly skilled workers has increased to levels not seen since the 1960s (Aviation Week Article). True or False?

True

There is a growing belief that soft skills have higher impact on employee success than hard skill (True or False)?

True!

What is a "do-loop?"

When you are caught in a series of actions that endlessly repeat and one can't resolve

What is the first thing you should do when you get back to your car after an interview?

Write down all of the questions you were asked

How should you spend your time job searching? a) 20% Online, 70% Networking, & 10% On-Campus Recruiting b) 10% Online, 90% Networking, & 0% On-Campus Recruiting c) 40% Online, 40% Networking, & 20% On-Campus Recruiting d) none of the above

a) 20% Online, 70% Networking, & 10% On-Campus Recruiting

How long does the average employer spend looking at a resume? a) 6 seconds b) 30 seconds c) 2 minutes d) 3.215 seconds

a) 6 seconds

What is forcing the pilot shortage on the regulations side of the house? a) FAA rest rule b) Law-makers wanting environmental controls c) Daytona Sheriffs Office fining pilots for speeding d) all of the above

a) FAA rest rule

What is the first letter of the Briggs-Myers Test? a) Favorite World (introversion vs extroversion) b) Information (Sensing vs Intuition) c) Logic (Thinking vs Feeling) d) Hard Decisions (Judging vs Perceiving)

a) Favorite World (introversion vs extroversion)

What is the basic premise of "Wisdom of Crowds?" a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest person in any expert group. b) Smaller, elite groups exhibit more intelligence than larger groups c) Accumulation of knowledge by individuals leads to better decision making than larger groups.

a) Large groups potentially smarter than smartest person in any expert group

What critical changes are occurring across the A&D Industry (Aviation Week Article)? a) Mergers and Acquisitions b) Recession and Depression c) Severe Pilot Shortages

a) Mergers and Acquisitions

Which of the following was NOT used for the pilot demand forecast methodology (Boeing Article)? a) Military pilot supply b) Business jets & Civil helicopters c) Commercial aircraft > 30 seats d) Fleet growth & Aircraft utilization

a) Military Pilot Supply

What is the purpose of LinkedIn? a) Research people, companies, and industries b) connect with your soul mate c) give all of my information to terrorist organizations

a) Research people, companies, and industries

Who coined the concept of "Wisdom of Crowds?" a) Surowiecki b) Klieger c) Galton

a) Surowiecki

When does salary negotiation truly begin? a) When you present a counter-offer to the original offer b) Only after an offer has been made c) When interview asks what your salary range is

a) When you present a counter-offer to the original offer

When completing a job application form, what should you place in the box "salary requirements"? a) Your researched market ranges b) "Negotiate" or "Competitive" c) Figure 10% higher than your last salary

b) "Negotiable" or "Competitive"

How many people were hired by the A&D industry in 2018 (Aviation Week Article)? a) 186,000 b) 86,000 c) 8,600

b) 86,000

What does A&D stand for (Aviation Week Article)? a) Aviation & Development Industry b) Aerospace & Defense Industry c) Automotive and Design Industry

b) Aerospace & Defense Industry

What is the appropriate answer when you are asked about your salary requirement? a) Provide a range rather than a single number b) Ask the interview what the salary range is for the position c) Provide a specific number based on your market research

b) Ask the interview what the salary range is for the position

Of interest, the Boeing forecast did not include which assumptions for new pilot demand (Boeing Article)? a) Aircraft fix b) Autonomous airplanes c) Changes in regulations d) Crew productivity

b) Autonomous airplanes

What is the primary reservation about "Wisdom of Crowds?" a) Large group determinations slower than decisions made by experts b) Experts' contributions cannot be ignored c) Danger of group not being diverse

b) Expert's contributions cannot be ignored

What is the definition of "Groupthink?" a) Group values conflicting opinions b) Group pressures members to conform c) Group desires consensus

b) Group pressures members to conform

Which of the following is NOT one of the three things you must know before negotiating salary? a) Your market value b) Industry issues c) The job d) What you want

b) Industry issues

What is the second letter of the Briggs-Myers Test? a) Favorite World (introversion vs extroversion) b) Information (Sensing vs Intuition) c) Logic (Thinking vs Feeling) d) Hard Decisions (Judging vs Perceiving)

b) Information (sensing vs intuition)

What is the retirement trend in the A&D industry for ages 60+ (Aviation Week Article)? a) Accelerated to 71% b) Less than 15.4% c) Remains stead at 5.4%

b) Less than 15.4%

Which of the following is NOT true regarding salary negotiations? a) Salary is defined as amount market will support for your services b) Salary negotiation is an adversarial process c) It is inefficient for companies to make low offers

b) Salary negotiation is an adversarial process

Is late homework accepted? a) Yes b) Yes, but not for full credit c) No d) No, but maybe with extra convincing

b) Yes, but not for full credit

What was the average entry-level manufacturing worker salary (Aviation Week Article)? a) $34,000 b) $44,000 c) $54,000

c) $54,000

How many total absences (for any reason) are you allowed without penalty? a) 7 b) 6 c) 5

c) 5

You have received a verbal job offer and proposed salary. What is your recommended first step? a) Ask when you can expect to receive the offer in writing b) Begin salary negotiations immediately while you have the opportunity c) Ask for some time to think it over

c) Ask for some time to think it over

Per young professionals, what is needed to recruit top employees (Aviation Week Article)? a) More flexible work conditions b) Higher Salaries c) Customized recruiting

c) Customized recruiting

Which group makes better decisions? a) Expert Groups b) Homogenous Groups c) Diverse Groups

c) Diverse Groups

Which of the following did A&D executives identify as their top concern (Aviation Week Article)? a) Preparing workforce for rapid changes in technology b) Workforce Diversity c) Global competition for talent

c) Global competition for talent

For planned hiring, how many will be new college graduates during the next few years (Aviation Week Article)? a) 80% b) 50% c) Less than 20%

c) Less than 20%

As the pilot labor supply remains constrained, how are the airlines increasingly recruiting new pilots (Boeing Article)? a) Rotary wing transition pilots b) Overseas pilots c) Locally sourced pilots d) Military pilots

c) Locally sourced pilots

What is the third letter of the Briggs-Myers Test? a) Favorite World (introversion vs extroversion) b) Information (Sensing vs Intuition) c) Logic (Thinking vs Feeling) d) Hard Decisions (Judging vs Perceiving)

c) Logic (Thinking vs Feeling

What is the definition of "Pejorative?" a) Complimentary expression b) Word of encouragement c) Negative Connotation

c) Negative Connotation

Article mentions 34% of employees are engaged in "reskilling." What is that? a) Training to move to a different company. b) Training to improve performance c) Training to learn a different job

c) Training to learn a different job

Who coined the term "Groupthink?" a) Senator Pat Roberts b) William Safire c) William H. Whyte

c) William H. Whyte

Of the total new pilot demand, how many are required in North America (Boeing Article)? a) 804,000 new pilots b) No answer provided c) 581,000 new pilots d) 212,000 new pilots

d) 212,000 new pilots

What is the projection for new civil aviation pilots (Boeing Article)? a) 769,000 new pilots b) No answer provided c) 914,000 new pilots d) 804,000 new pilots

d) 804,000 new pilots

What is a recruiter at a career fair looking for in an applicant? a) Professional Image b) Good Communication c) Soft and Hard Skills meet job requirements d) All of the above

d) All of the above

What is the Briggs-Myers Type Indicator? a) Self report questionnaire designed to indicate psychological preferences. b) Specifically shows how people perceived the world and make decisions c) Not an aptitude test d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit included within your total compensation package? a) Medical, vision, and dental plans b) 401(k) plans c) Life insurance d) Annual salary

d) Annual Salary

What is the Fourth letter of the Briggs-Myers Test? a) Favorite World (introversion vs extroversion) b) Information (Sensing vs Intuition) c) Logic (Thinking vs Feeling) d) Hard Decisions (Judging vs Perceiving)

d) Hard Decisions (Judging vs Perceiving)

Which is NOT one of the four conditions necessary for a crowd to be suitable for making an intellectual majority decision? a) Diversity of Opinions b) Aggregation of Information c) Independence of Judgments d) Most Members Experts

d) Most Members Experts

What is forcing the pilot shortage on the Demand side of the house? a) Major airlines are forcing pilots to retire. b) Growth in American and International carriers c) Staffing new large regional-jet equipment d) all of the above

d) all of the above

What is forcing the pilot shortage on the supply side of the house? a) 1500 hr rule b) financial burden of flight training c) low early-career compensation d) all of the above

d) all of the above

What are some variables that could end the pilot shortage? a) Terrorism b) Recession c) Relaxing 1500 hr rule d) Increasing Retirement age e) All of the above

e) All of the above


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