Career Guidance Potpourri.
True or False. Its generally recommended to wear perfume or cologne to a job interview?
False.
What is a good font size to use on a resume?
11 – 12
Once you apply for a job, what should you be checking at least two times per day?
Your email inbox
Name 3 things you should bring to an interview.
Resume, cover letter, the job posting, 3 questions/responses you think the interviewer will ask, pen & notebook, copies of certificates/licence
List two online job hunting sites
Linked-in, Careeronestop.org, Snagajob.com, the local Montgomery County 'Patches', etc
It's a brief speech about yourself that's useful in networking situations.
Elevator Speech.
Why do we bold information?
To draw attention to something important.
What is some information you want to keep track of when job searching?
company name, job title, dates applied, person's name, next step, link to the job posting, account information etc.
If offered a beverage at an interview is it ok to accept?
Yes
What do temporary employment agencies do?
the agency acts as a third party to place qualified applicants to employers on a temporary basis.
Name 2 soft skills
Punctuality and Honesty
You must have hobbies and interests on your resume.
False
Who should you follow up with after applying for a job?
human resources, the hiring manager, whoever interviewed you
What are some questions you should ask an employer before leaving an interview?
When will I hear back from you, or, when will you be making a decision. Ask for their business card, and thank them for their time.
How can you improve your online presence?
Create a Linked-in account. Get rid of all inappropriate social media posts
Name 3 hard skills.
creating spreadsheets, language fluency, microsoft office 360/Google Suite, social media online platforms
How many pages is average for a resume?
1-2
What percentage of jobs are obtained by 'networking'?
75 to 85%
Name 2 things you should not ask about at your initial interview?
Wages, vacation, and benefits.
What is the best way to find out about jobs that are not publicly posted?
Networking.
What is it called when a person interviews someone who is doing a job they are interested in?
Informational interview.
What 2 things makes a resume stand out?
Formatting with 'parallel structure', using action verbs to start descriptions of your skills
True or False: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that if there are two or more equally qualified applicants in the applicant pool, the job must be offered to the person with a disability first?
False.
Name 2 things you should never talk about at an interview?
Past employers / bashing, getting fired, labour board, politics, religion, accidents. Health issues....
What are at least 2 ways to research a career you're interested in without utilizing the internet?
informational interviews, job shadowing, volunteering, interning, etc.