FUTURO Basics
This free college-to-career program focuses on career exploration, networking, and professional development.
What is FUTURO Career Pathways?
This is the name of Level 1
What is Get Locked In + Get Ahead Early- College Success and Readiness?
This refers to the people you already know who can potentially help you professionally
What is Network?
This means working effectively with others to accomplish a shared goal
What is teamwork?
This method helps you answer behavioral interview questions by explaining the Situation, Task, Action, and Result
What is the STAR method?
Program that challenges students to earn up to 100 points through professional and personal development
What is Select 100?
This skill involves organizing how you use your available hours and responsibilities
What is Time Management?
This short introduction is designed to quickly explain who you are and what you do professionally
What is an elevator pitch?
An employer gives you constructive criticism about your work. A professional response is to listen and do this
What is use the feedback to improve?
Giving a specific example from your experience during an interview is generally stronger than giving this type of answer
What is a vague or general answer?
Giving your time or skills to help others and improve your community
What is community service?
These goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
What are SMART Goals?
FUTURO encourages students to practice their elevator pitch with this type of person
Who is a peer or mentor?
This skill involves finding solutions when problems or unexpected situations occur
What is problem-solving?
At the end of an interview, the interviewer will often ask if you have any of these
What are questions for the interviewer?
These are the three main areas FUTURO Career Pathways focueses on
What is LEAD. SERVE. CONNECT
FUTURO teaches students to use this document as a “living document” that can change as they gain experience
What is a resume?
This document should be updated as students gain new skills, experiences, certifications, and projects
What is a resume?
Taking responsibility for your actions, decisions, and assigned responsibilities
What is accountability?
Getting ready for an interview by researching the employer, reviewing the position, practicing responses, and preparing questions
What is interview preparation?
An 8-week program that helps students prepare for the transition from college to a career
What is Fast Track program?
This professional platform is emphasized throughout FUTURO for building a professional presence and network
What is LinkedIn?
These three things can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your qualifications
What are certifications, projects, and endorsements?
Recognizing that people often rely on one another to accomplish shared goals
What is interpersonal dependence?
Explaining your strengths, experiences, accomplishments, values, and career goals while giving specific examples of your skills
What is a personal brand?