Zach leighton

Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Student at Colorado State University

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@EmmaKilpatrick8 I think what they mean by this is to have a background that is professional looking (such as an office space). You don’t want to accidentally leave something in the background that you don’t want the interviewer to see. #JTCR10Chat

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

Applying for post graduation and internship jobs early is very important. Companies generally begin searching for candidates 6 to 9 months before the position actually begins. #JTCR10Chat

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@aaronsoriano211 Knowing the company you are applying to it very important. They expect you to know about them. I believe not doing your research shows a lack of desire to work there. #JTCR10Chat

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

Knowing the culture of the company you are interviewing for is critical. Companies want to hire people that are “like” them. Research the companies culture before the interview to insure you fit in. #JTCR10Chat

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@lukedevall1994 I agree that is it better to meet the employer in person. However, LinkedIn will allow you to get in contact with employers around the world that you might not be able to meet in person. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

Article 3 mentions placing a call to action within you summary. What should this look like? I ya previously not thought of including one within my profile, but the addition of one could result in more interest. #LINKEDINJTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@RussHallesyRams Pictures and multimedia are a great way to showcase your achievements. However, make sure the files are professional and relevant to your field of work. #LinkedInJTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

When connecting with people on LinkedIn should you connect with everyone, or connect with people you know are professional? What Does connecting with people that act unprofessional show employers about you? #LinkedInJTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@parker1628 I agree with you on this. In every field of work technology is advancing at a rapid pace. Knowing how this technology works will benefit the quality of your own work. Knowing Microsoft Office doesn’t set you apart from other applicants. Company’s expect you to know it #JTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

Researching a company before a job application is necessary. Employers expect you to know information about them. The company’s mission and values is a great place to start. However, look for more relevant information and provide examples within your cover letter. #JTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

@JulieDauer33 I also found this to be interesting, but understand why they mention this. Does “Dear hiring manager” or “Dear (name of hiring manager) sound more appealing. By using the managers name it shows that you did your research and are invested in the job posting. #JTCR10

[Zach leighton @zach_leighton]

With thousands of job applications being submitted each day companies have started using technology to narrow down the field. The machines look for keyworks or phrases. This is why your word choices in your resume and cover letter are crucial. Is this a fair process? #JTCR10