Job Development
The brief 30-to-60-second summary a job seeker uses to introduce themselves to an employer.
What is an elevator pitch? Bonus if someone on your team shares theirs.
Michael Jackson released this legendary, best-selling album in 1982.
What is Thriller?
The standard professional greeting you should send within 24 hours after an interview.
What is a thank-you note (or email)?
This teammate loves Star Wars?
Who is Mey?
A hands-on test where a candidate demonstrates actual work tasks in a real or simulated environment.
What is a situational (or practical) assessment?
The process of reaching out to local employers to build relationships before a job opening is posted.
What is cold outreach (or employer engagement)?
This British band sang "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" in 1983.
Answer: Who are Eurythmics?
Attire that falls between formal business wear and casual clothing.
What is business casual?
This team member draws comics in his spare time. When not handing you additional work.
Who is Todd?
An assessment measuring hard skills such as typing speed, computer proficiency, or math abilities.
What is a skill or aptitudes assessment?
Customizing a position to match a candidate's specific strengths and an employer's unfulfilled needs.
What is job carving (or customized employment)?
Cyndi Lauper reminded everyone in 1983 that girls just want to do this.
What is have fun?
The best practice regarding mobile phones during a face-to-face interview or team meeting.
What is setting it to silent / putting it away?
This Gothic teammate's favorite color is pink?
Who is O'Malley
Observing a job candidate on the job site for a few hours to evaluate stamina and work habits.
What is a job shadow (or observation)?
A continuous record listing a job seeker’s work history, skills, and educational background.
What is a resume?
Prince starred in and sang the soundtrack for this 1984 hit musical drama film.
What is Purple Rain?
Arriving 10 to 15 minutes before a scheduled job interview demonstrates this key professional habit.
What is punctuality?
This teammate came to us from the DMV, and it's not her first rodeo
Who is Brittney?
How do you know what recommendations to pursue for your client during JD?
What is read your assessment?
Following up with an employer after a client submits an application helps demonstrate this key quality.
What is interest (or initiative)?
Whitney Houston scored a massive 1987 hit asking to dance with somebody who does this.
What is loves me?
Keeping workspace conversations respectful and avoiding non-work gossip is an example of maintaining these.
What are professional boundaries?
This teammate is the unofficial IT assistant?
Who is Rich?
A questionnaire used to uncover a job seeker's preferred work environments, schedule needs, and target industries.
What is an Intake?