OST/Career in Gov.
Name 1 OST Program
Unclaimed Property, Treasury Savings Network, Management of public employee's retirement funds, etc.
Name 2 items that should be listed on a resume.
Mission Statement, Skills, Past work history, volunteer work, references, etc.
Does a cover letter need to be submitted even if it is not required?
Yes!
How many colors in a rainbow?
7
What is the name of the college savings program?
Oregon College Savings Plan.
Name one benefit of working in government.
Flexibility, Consistency, Security, Benefits.
Handshake, eye contact, body language, communication, ability to problem solve, etc.
When is the next leap year?
2024
Name 2 different government agencies?
ODE, DHS, OHA, DAS, OYA, OST, etc.
How often should I review my resume?
Once a year, especially after new employment.
True or false, applying for jobs through Indeed, Linkedin, Glassdoor, etc is a good idea.
False - applying through their portals adds applications to a separate pool and may not be reviewed as quickly as applicants that apply directly through their own website.
Name 3 of the original Avengers
Caps, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye.
Name one benefit of working in government.
Flexibility, Consistency, Security, Benefits.
When does the interview start?
Right when you enter the parking lot or login to their platform.
Share one example of a hard skill.
Data analysis, foreign language proficiency, degree or certificate, etc.
What is the hardest natural substance in the world?
Diamond
Who is the Oregon State Treasurer?
Tobias Read
What do you need to have ready at the end of the interview, provide an example.
At least one question for them. Examples could include: what is the most rewarding part of your role? What would you recommend someone do to excel in the role that I am interviewing for? What kind of DEI work has the organization taken part in recently?
Name 3 things that can I do right now to prepare for the workforce.
Job Shadow, practice writing a cover letter and resume, mock interviews, talk to an expert, learn the lingo/skills, connect with career center/guidance counselor, etc.
What country has the longest coastline?
Canada