Basic/Job Search Needs
This basic need is one that people use for shelter. It comes in different forms.
What is Housing? Ex. Apartment, Townhouse, Row House, etc.
Specific job skills that you learned through the training and/or work experience.
What are Hard Skills? Ex. Calculate, Motivate, Assemble, Encourage, Investigate
A job search includes_____________ your career goals, experiences, skills, and abilities.
What is Assessing?
Where job seekers go to find jobs that are available from employers.
What is a Job Market?
A goal that is a detailed statement of your desired result to be.
What is Specific?
This basic need can be an Uber, MTA, Mobility, walking etc.
What is Transportation? Other Examples Car, Cab, Bike, etc.
Skills that can be taken from one job to another and that you've learned and practiced through other life experiences such as community activities, hobbies or volunteer work.
What are Transferable Skills? Ex. Time Management, Problem Solving, Organization, Cooperation, Supporting Others
A job search includes___________ open and hidden job markets and potential employers
What is Researching?
Job seekers must be aware of jobs that are available in the local market in order to be realistic about the job search.
What is Why Is It Important To Identify The Job Market?
Identifying the means by which you will achieve each goal.
What is Measurable?
You should do this when going on an interview. It helps with the employers first impression of you.
What is Dress Appropriately? Ex. Clean clothes, Ironed, etc.
Skills, abilities and traits that relate to personality, attitude, and behavior.
What are Soft Skills? Top 10 Soft Skills for Job Hunters Strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, Good Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Team Player, Self- Confidence, Accepting and Learning From Critique (Feedback), Flexible, Working Well Under Pressure
A job search includes _____________ resumes, cover letters, and follow-ups and thank you notes
What is Writing?
Look at the company's annual report, the business pages of local newspapers, business magazines, and journals.
What is How Do I Find Out About How A Company Is Doing And It's Plans?
Describing your goals using action verbs.
What is Action Oriented?
These two items are extremely necessary in order to obtain employment.
What are Driver's License/ State ID and Social Security Card?
DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC is a transferable skill that can be used by what job that takes peoples orders at a restaurant.
What is a Waiter/Waitress? Other Examples Cashier, Greeter, Sales Person, etc.
A job search includes _________ applications and related documents
What is Completing?
Check with the Better Business Bureau. Ask for referrals, ask other job seekers, ask local human resource professionals what agencies they use.
What is How Can I Find Names Of Suitable Employment Agencies?
Choosing goals that are possible and achievable.
What is Realistic?
This document gives an employer a brief description of ones professional/work experience, education, and skills. References are sometimes included.
What is a Resume?
Being Motivated, Dependable, and Dedicated to getting the job done no matter what. Wanting to do your best work is an example of what Soft Skill.
What is having a Strong Work Ethic?
A job search includes _______________ for particular jobs.
What is Interviewing?
The website for The US Office of Personnel Management is www.usajobs.opm.gov.
What is How Do I Find Out About Federal Government Opportunities?
Determining deadlines for each of your goals.
What is Timed?