"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ..."
... a DREAM JOB and a RIGHT-NOW JOB?
A DREAM JOB = A long-career goal
A RIGHT-NOW JOB = A short-term job or goal to earn skills, income, and experience
Name an activity we did during group where you had to use COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
ESCAPE ROOM
[OR another activity so long as it was well argued!]
... PLACE or WAY you might learn about an available job?
Person/Word of Mouth
Job bank website
Job fair
Company website
Social media
[OR another answer, if well argued!]
Besides past work experience, name ONE OTHER THING you may include on a resume.
Name
Contact information
Education/Training
Volunteer Experience
Community Activities/Clubs/Sports
Skills
"References Available Upon Request"
[OR another answer, so long as it is well argued!]
Name of example of a JOB BANK website?
Indeed
Career Beacon
Canada Job Bank
[OR another website, so long as it is correct!]
... a SEASONAL JOB and a PART-TIME JOB?
SEASONAL JOB: Only performed during a certain time of year (ex. summer, harvest, holidays) [but could be full-time hours during that period!]
PART-TIME JOB: A job offering less than full-time hours [but could be permanent or seasonal!]
Name an activity we did during group where you had to use TEAMWORK SKILLS.
BOWLING
[OR another activity, so long as it was well argued!]
... example of a SEASONAL JOB someone may have in SUMMER?
[OR another job, so long as it is well argued!]
How LONG should a resume be?
1-2 pages
Generally, how many REFERENCES should you provide when references are requested?
2-3
(Unless the specify a specific number!)
... a RESUME and a COVER LETTER?
RESUME: Point form, highlights a wider range of experience, often mandatory when applying for a position. May be more general.
COVER LETTER: Letter format/full sentences, focuses in on a few experiences or skills, may be asked for when applying for a position. May be personalized.
Name an activity we did during group where you had to use CREATIVITY SKILLS.
SCHOOL STREET GLASS ART MAKING
[OR another activity, so long as it was well argued!]
... example of a RED FLAG you might see in a job posting?
Vague description/Unclear role
Same position posted over and over
Unprofessional contact info
Poor grammar/spelling
Requesting lots of personal info before an interview
Sense or urgency
"Too good to be true" perks/benefits
Inappropriate/Missing salary
Inappropriate language/comments
[OR another answer, so long as it is well argued!]
Which of the following SHOULD I include on a resume?
A) My SIN number
B) My street address
C) My phone number
D) My birthdate
C) My phone number
[Why should I not include the other things?]
What is the first WAY OR PLACE that employers try to find people to fill an open position?
Internally - looking to people who already work there, and/or asking them for names of people.
[Remember the job pyramid! Employers generally look Internally > Networker > Trusted Agency > Job Ad/Posting > Resume]
... an ACADEMIC REFERENCE and a PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE?
ACADEMIC REFERENCE: Someone who can speak to your performance in an academic/learning environment. Ex: a teacher, a professor ...
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Someone who can speak to your performance in a job environment. Ex. a manager, a supervisor, a team lead ...
Name an activity we did during group where you had to use PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.
SUNFLOWER MAZE
[OR another activity, so long as it was well argued!]
... "REASON WHY" - besides money - that someone may choose to work or want a job?
Perks
Career development/long term goal
Life goal (car, pet, house)
Social interaction
Meaning/Sense of Purpose
Keeping brain active/Avoid boredom
Skill building
Passion/Interest
Feeling accomplished/proud
To support health (physical/mental) *
[OR another reason, so long as it is well argued!]
What does "References Available Upon Request" mean?
That you will provide references to the employer if needed or if requested in the near future (for example, if contacted for an interview).
How LONG, on average, does an employer spend looking at a resume on their first pass?
30 seconds or less
... a HARD SKILL and a SOFT SKILL?
HARD SKILL: More specialized to a specific task, job, or environment. More likely to require specialized training, certification, or experience to hone. [Ex. CPR, cutting/styling hair, engine repair, additional languages ...]
SOFT SKILL: More general , easily transferrable, and apply to a wider range of jobs or tasks. [Ex. Communication, teamwork, leadership, problem solving ...]
Name an activity we did during group where you had to use TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
FOOD ACTIVITIES AT LE SHAW
[OR another activity, so long as it was well argued!]
... QUESTION you might be asked during a job interview?
"Tell us about yourself."
"Why should we hire you?"
"What made you apply for this job?"
"Greatest strength/weakness?"
"Any questions for us?"
"Tell us about a time ..."
"What would you do if ..."
[OR another question, so long as it is well argued!]
Besides when submitting a job application, name ONE OTHER TIME it may be useful to have a copy of your resume with you.
When attending a job interview
When attending a job/career fair
When applying for certain post-secondary programs or scholarships
In general, in case you learn about a position of interest when out and about
[OR another time, so long as it is well argued!]
What does the "R" in the STAR Method Stand for?
[Specific, Task, Action, R_____?)
Result