Resume building
The use of using keywords from a job listing
What is, these same keywords should be used in building your resume when describing skills and experiences
What are some reasons to review the company and job you are interviewing for?
What is,
the interviewer may ask how you perceive his company's position in its industry
who the firm's competitors are,
what its competitive advantages are
how it should best go forward
What is appropriate clothing to wear to an office job?
What is, business casual, a nice top and dress pants
Name one thing you can do to prevent an injury on the job
What is, report unsafe conditions, get safety training, follow safety rules, refuse to do something that is dangerous, ask questions, use proper body mechanics
A potential example resume may have these traits?
What is:
Resume from the industry
Simple and straightforward
Make it brief
There are always more candidates for positions than there are openings so interviewers look for ways to screen people out, what may be helpful to think about?
What is, put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself why they might not want to hire you (“I don't have this,” “I'm not that,” etc.). Then prepare your defense: “I know you may be thinking that I might not be the best fit for this position because [their reservation]. But you should know that [reason the interviewer shouldn't be overly concerned]."
What time should you get to work if your job starts at 9:00AM?
What is, 5-10 minutes before your shift, so 8:50-8:55am.
What should you do if asked to do something against company policy?
What is, report it!
These non-alphabet characters may help you stand out
What is, Numbers
Employers are responsive to measurable proven value
What are some ways to prepare for interview questions that may be encountered?
What is, pick any common interview question list and think about which questions you're most likely to encounter, given your age and working status. Then prepare your answers so you won't have to fumble for them during the actual interview.
What should you do if you are sick and unable to go to work that day?
What is, call your boss to inform them of the situation
True or false: your employer can't discipline you for reporting a safety problem.
What is, true
The font is important to building a resume, what fonts and accompanying size are deemed professional?
You should use a basic, clean font like Arial or Times New Roman and font size between 10 and 12 points
Other than a resume and a notepad, what should you take or have prepared to the interview?
What is, come to the interview with some intelligent questions for the interviewer that demonstrates your knowledge of the company as well as your serious intent. Interviewers always ask if you have any questions, and no matter what, you should have one or two ready.
A good all-purpose question is, "If you could design the ideal candidate for this position from the ground up, what would he or she be like?"
What should you do if you see a co-worker stealing from the place you work?
What is, report it to your boss/loss prevention department
What should you do if you are hurt on the job?
What is, tell your supervisor, seek medical treatment if necessary, file a workers comp claim
This information should be first in the resume
What is, include only the most relevant information and put the most important information first
According to Indeed.com, research has shown that hiring managers tend to spend only 6 seconds per resume. If your resume includes old or irrelevant information, such as jobs held over 10 years ago or minor degrees and achievements, it may distract from key information.
This well-known saying holds true for interviews
What is, practice makes perfect
It's one thing to come prepared with a mental answer to a question like, "Why should we hire you?" It's another challenge entirely to say it out loud in a confident and convincing way. The first time you try it, you'll sound garbled and confused, no matter how clear your thoughts are in your own mind! Do it another 10 times, and you'll sound a lot smoother and more articulate.
If you worked in a customer service role and a customer was upset about something, what would you do?
What is, try to de-escalate the situation by speaking calmly and explaining the situation clearly
If you work a job that requires heavy lifting, the proper lifting technique is to have a ____ back and _____ at the knees to prevent injury.
What is, straight and bend