Interviewing
What is appropriate to wear to an interview?
Suit
Dress shirt
Dress
Blouse
Dress shoes
Dress pants/khakis
What is the ADA?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What is an appropriate number (range) of times it is acceptable to miss work in one month?
0-1
What is aggressive communication?
Not working as a team
Shouting
Blaming others
Standing closely to others
Clenching fists
Swearing
What are important things to list on your resume?
Name, contact information
Work Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
Skills
If your interview is scheduled for 9am, what time should you arrive?
8:45-8:50
What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
Any modification to a workspace and/or tasks in order for an individual to perform their job duties or learn in school.
What relation does body language have to do with professionalism?
It can show if you are interested in the conversation with a boss or coworker vs. being rude
It shows if you are happy to be at work vs. upset/bored
Shows your motivation to work
Others??
Fix the following email communication:
Yo, you got any jobs?
Dear hiring manager,
I am interested in applying for a job at your company. Can you let me know what positions you are hiring for?
Name 5 coping skills
[name coping skills]
How do you answer the interview question "Tell me about yourself."
(Explain your answer)
What would an example of an accommodation be for someone with a learning disability?
Written lists
Extended testing/learning time
Instructions read aloud
Checks for understanding
Job coach/mentor onsite
Why is Punctuality important?
Shows respect to others
Shows you work well as part of a team
Shows good time management skills
Shows you are dependable
What is assertive communication?
Having a "healthy" conversation about what your needs are
May include compromise with others
How can you use social media to your advantage to get a job?
Research what a good LinkedIn account looks like, even if you are still in high school. Show you have great communication skills!
Network with companies/people/recruiters on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
What is an example of an illegal interview question?
How old are you?
Are you married?
Do you have kids?
What disability do you have?
What is your religion?
Have you been in jail?
What title of the ADA covers Employment? (Hint: there are 5 Titles)
Title 1
How do you leave a job on good terms?
Give two weeks' notice
Share the information with your coworkers about your leaving
Complete all the work you were assigned
Complete an exit interview (if your boss is willing to set one up with you)
How might social media hurt your job search/employment?
Employers research you before bringing you in for an interview. If you have inappropriate things on your social media, they may not be interested.
Inappropriate topics:
Politics
Drinking/drug use
Inappropriate language
Discriminatory comments
Criminal behavior
Lying about missing work/school
BONUS-100 points to anyone who can show us their LinkedIn profile!
[Name references]
Tell me about a time when you had to work in a team. What went well? What was difficult?
(Explain answer)
When was the ADA signed into law?
1990
Michael is not feeling well and needs to take the day off. His manager requires his staff to call in by 8am if they are not coming in. Michael has slept through his alarm and when he wakes up it is past 8am. What should Michael do?
A. Go back to sleep as he has missed the deadline
B. Go to work since he has missed the call in deadline
C. Call in anyway and explain why he is calling in late
C. Call in anyway and explain why he is calling in late
Give an example of an aggressive, assertive and passive response for the following scenario:
Your boss asks you to stay late while everyone else leaves. You are always the one to stay late and tonight you have plans.
(Give examples)
What is self-determination?
A theory that links personality, human motivation and optimal functioning.
It states there are two types of motivation that helps shape who we are and how we behave:
Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation