SC Agencies and Organizations
Job Search Engines and Career-Related Websites
Job Applications
All About The Resume
Getting Through The Job Interview
100
This statewide career center system offers services to job-seekers in 56 local offices, as well as online. Their name also contains the abbreviation for South Carolina.
What is SC Works?
100
Not to be confused with the energy drink, this job search site allows users to search by keyword, job title, and location. Don't be scared by their green mascot!
What is monster.com?
100
You should always use this to fill out a job application that cannot be typed.
What is a pen?
100
A Resume should include __________________ (name two things).
What is an objective, education, work history, skills, name, address, phone number, e-mail address, certifications?
100
These are things you should wear to an interview (name two).
What are clean shirt with a collar (guys), nice blouse (girls), dress pants, dress shoes (no tennis shoes), belt, jacket?
200
This organization isn't just where you go to donate your old clothes. Now you can also go for help with finding a job!
What is Goodwill Job Connection?
200
The #1 job site in the United States, whose slogan is "One Search, All Jobs". This site produces search results from multiple search engines in one place and allows users to upload their resume so that employers may find them.
What is indeed.com?
200
This is how you should dress when you drop off your application in person.
What is professionally? (Professional dress; interview clothing)
200
A resume should be printed on this color paper.
What is white or beige?
200
You should always do this when you meet the interviewer.
What is shake his/her hand?
300
This agency's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, achieving, and maintaining competitive employment. They also help high school students transition from school to work. *Hint - you should be pretty familiar with this agency by now *
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
300
The #1 job board for hourly jobs; a great resource for entry-level positions. *Hint - Their name leads one to believe that you may be able to get a job quickly here. *
What is Snag A Job? (www.snagajob.com)
300
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
What is "N/A"?
300
This clearly worded statement is usually found near the top of a resume, and informs the employer exactly what type of job you are looking for.
What is the "Objective"?
300
These are examples of good body language during the interview (name two).
What is eye contact, sitting up straight, no fidgeting, firm handshake, nodding, smiling, arms uncrossed.
400
This nonprofit organization promotes independent living for South Carolinians with disabilities in 23 counties. They also offer peer support and advocacy. *Hint - their name means the opposite of disabled *
What is Able SC?
400
South Carolina's "Official Career Resource Network", which has been in existence since 1977 and is used in public schools, grades K-12. *Hint - you've probably all used it!*
What is SCOIS?
400
An example of an appropriate person to list as a "reference" on your application is __________________.
What is a teacher, coworker, supervisor, coach, counselor, community leader?
400
It is the recommended number of pages for a resume.
What is one? (But no more than two)
400
This is how early you should arrive for an interview.
What is five to fifteen minutes early?
500
This agency offers food stamp benefits (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), child and adult protective services, and other services for families in need.
What is DSS (Department of Social Services)?
500
The nation's primary source of occupational information, which includes a large online database of career-related information.
What is O-Net? (www.onetcenter.org)
500
This document accounts your professional and academic qualifications and typically accompanies an application. It should typically be one page, but no more than two.
What is a resume?
500
This letter typically accompanies a resume and shows your employer your intent to apply for a position and showcases your writing skills.
What is a cover letter?
500
This should be sent within 24 hours of the interview.
What is a thank you note?
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