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1 What are the top 3 things employers look for in college graduates?

2 Internship Experience College Major Employment During College Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday September 8!

3 On average, how much time do recruiters spend looking at a resume?

4 5-7 seconds! Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday September 15!

5 How many students attended Sophomores: Survive & Succeed in 2014?

6 131 students attended the program last year! Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday September 15!

7 The Career Center coordinated 5 road trips during the 2014-2015 academic year. Name 3 of them.

8 Newburgh City Court Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA Madison Square Garden New York Stock Exchange CUNY Law School Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday September 22!

9 What piece of personal information should you withhold until you are offered and accept a position?

10 Your Social Security Number Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday October 13!

11 What are the six things employers want to see on your LinkedIn profile? (name 3)

12 Profile Picture Headline Summary Experience & Skills Connections Recommendations Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday November 10!

13 What should a job applicant do within 24 hours after an interview?

14 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday October 27! Send a thank you note.

15 What 5 things should you have on your resume by senior year?

16 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday October 27! Internship Other work experience Extracurricular activities Work accomplishments (Awards, academic honors, leadership roles) Online Presence (LinkedIn)

17 What percentage of positions are landed through networking?

18 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday November 3! According to ABC News, 80% of positions are landed through networking

19 What percentage of recent grads say they had an internship during their college years?

20 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday October 20! 72% of recent grads say they had an internship during their college years

21 How early should you arrive to an interview?

22 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday November 3! 10 minutes You should plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled interview.

23 What percentage of recruiters say they have hired someone through LinkedIn?

24 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday November 17! 89% 89% of recruiters say they have hired someone they found on LinkedIn

25 How many schools attended the 2014 Graduate School Fair?

26 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday October 6! 48 schools attended the 2014 Graduate School Fair

27 How many internship credits were earned during the 2014-2015 academic year?

28 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday December 1! 656 Students earned 656 internship credits during the 2014-2015 academic year.

29 How much money was earned by Mount students in paid co-ops and internships in the 2014–2015 academic year?

30 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday November 17! $644,808.31 Mount students earned $644,808.31 in paid co-ops and internships in the 2014-2015 academic year.

31 When is the 2016 MSMC Employment Fair?

32 Thanks for playing! Look for next week’s trivia question on Tuesday December 8! Wednesday, April 6, 2016! The 17 th Annual MSMC Employment Fair will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Kaplan Gym.

33 What is the one thing on a resume that will be highly regarded by a new employer?

34 Thanks for playing! Enjoy your break and see you next semester! Internship Experience According to a study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education and American Public Media’s Marketplace, an internship is the single most important credential for recent college graduates to have on their resume.


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