Resumes and Cover letters
What does a resume highlight?
What does a cover letter do?
A resume highlights your skills and qualifications.
Cover letters tell the story that brings your resume to life and shows you have an understanding of the role or company
Is it necessary to disclose your disability to a potential employer during the job application process?
No
What is one safe way to defrost meat?
Why is Carbon monoxide especially dangerous?
It can't be seen, tasted, touched or heard.
Why do you not want to use the same cloth when cleaning multiple surfaces in your bathroom?
Cross-contamination! You can take germs from your toilet and spread them on your sink if you use the same cloth!
What should you include in the final paragraph of your cover letter?
Thank them for the interview and share your contact information.
What should you do before you interview?
Practice with a friend/family member
Research the company
What are two ways to prevent waste in the kitchen?
Dedicate a leftover night
Think ingredients, not leftovers
Make soup
Portion and store in the freezer
Shop from a list
FIFO (first in, first out)
Host a leftover swap
Put a sign on your fridge reminding you of what you have.
What should you never put on a grease fire?
What is one way to put out a grease fire?
Never put water on a grease fire!
- Put a lid on the fire
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Put baking soda on the fire.
How many times can you reheat food?
A resume that shows a progressive work history and is good for employees with no employment gaps is called
Chronological Resume
What are the benefits of disclosing your disability to an employer?
Accommodations
What is cross-contamination
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, and utensils if they are not handled properly.
How often do you need to change the batteries in battery-powered smoke alarms?
What is one way to remember to change the batteries?
Twice a year.
Change them at the same time as changing your clocks (daylight savings)
What can happen if you use a lightbulb with too much wattage?
The lightbulb can overheat and cause a fire.
Should you include references on your resume?
How many references should you have?
Dont include your references on your resume.
You should have at least three references available.
What are three accommodations for memory?
What are the three ways to sanitize a sponge?
Use the microwave
Use boiling water
Put it in the dishwasher
What do you do if you get a burn?
Run the burn under cold water.
Apply a cold compress.
Look at the burn. If it is a second or third-degree burn, seek medical attention.
What are two tips to help you declutter
What type of resume would you use if you are going through a career change, re-entering the workforce, or are a new graduate?
A combination/hybrid resume
A break to take medication
Flex time or stable schedule
Work from home
Rounded Furniture
Buddy System
Place to rest
Staff take Seizure First Aid
Staff read their seizure response plan
What are three time-saving hacks when cooking?
Name one reason you would call 311
What can cause a tripped circuit breaker?
Overloaded circuits
High-power devices
Short circuits
Ground faults