Job Skills
The ability to be able to interact and socialize with others
What are communication skills?
This is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments needed to apply for a job
What is a resume?
Construction Worker
Blue Collar
Truck driver
No formal education needed, however you need to obtain a Commercial Driver's License
A job/position that is does not receive pay.
What is a volunteer position?
The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work; Includes arriving to work on time, prioritizing, and organizing
What is time management?
These are current or former supervisors, faculty mentors, campus staff or advisers, coaches or anyone in a professional position who can speak about your character, skills and work ethic.
What are references?
Nurse
White Collar
Chef
No,
You can be self-taught or learn by experience, however, there are culinary schools you can attend to obtain a degree or certificate (which is recommended)
This section on your resume highlights activities that you do in your free time.
(Excluding work, volunteering, and school)
What are hobbies and interests?
The willingness of a group of people to work together to achieve a common goal
What is teamwork?
This is something you may want to do before you interview; it will give you a better idea about the company or job, help you discover details about the employer, help you learn what the company looks for in a candidate, and become a stand-out applicant
What is research?
Plumber
Blue Collar
Welder
No,
You can become a welder without formal education-however to become certified you need to have the education. You can get a one-year certificate or a two-year degree. More education equals more opportunities.
What is a blue collar job?
Any worker who engages in hard manual labor, such as construction, mining, or maintenance.
The quality of being trustworthy; Includes keeping your word, being honest, and being consistent
What is dependability/reliability?
This happens when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person.
What is a first impression?
Engineer
White Collar but they can perform tasks that are considered blue collar.
School counselor
Yes!
You need at least 5-6 years of college. You need a Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 or 2 more years of college.
You must become a teacher first, and after teaching, you can work to become a counselor.
These programs allow you to learn on the job, under the supervision of a professional.
What are apprenticeships or Job Shadowing
The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people
What is initiative?
Examples include: Tank-top, open-toed shoes, torn jeans, clothes with designs or images, wrinkled clothes, mini-skirts, saggy jeans, hats/caps, booty shorts, low-cut shirts
What is inappropriate dresswear?
Lawyer
White Collar
Software developer
No! However, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field is helpful!
What is a white collar worker?
Relating to the work done or those who work in an office or other professional environment.