Applying for Jobs
What are 2 ways you can apply for a job?
In person or online
A good handshake and eye contact are ways to make a good ______ ___________ when you walk into an interview.
first impression
Name 2 soft skills that we worked on this year.
1. Communication
2. Professionalism
3. Problem Solving
4. Teamwork
A job that where you work more than 30 hours per week. Comes with benefits.
A job where you work less than 30 hours per week, usually little benefits.
Full Time Job
Part Time Job
Bonus: How long should a resume be?
A document with skills and experience to try and get a job.
Bonus: 1 page
Who do we call people that will say good things about you when you apply for a job?
References
Give 1 example of something you should wear at an interview and 1 of something you should not wear.
Up to Teacher
If you are having a minor issue with your co-worker should you try to talk it out first or go straight to your boss?
Talk it out first.
Give 2 examples of benefits for a job.
Bonus: If you can give a 3rd example
Give 3 examples of utilities.
Water, Electricity, Heat, Gas/Oil, Sewer
What important number of yours, that should be private, should be the last thing you write on an application?
Social Security Number
Should you share some of your weaknesses in an interview?
Yes
Should you communicate with co-workers and supervisors the same way you would communicate with your friends?
No
Give 1 example of a hard skill and 1 example of a soft skill.
Up to Teacher
If you sign a contract to start renting an apartment, you are now a __________.
Tenant
What should you write in the section that says "Salary Desired"?
Up for Negotiation or Negotiable
About how early should you get to an interview?
10-15 minutes
When working you should always wear your _______ when you go to work.
uniform
If you resign from your job, it is a good idea to give your boss ____ ________ notice.
2 weeks
When you buy something cheaper than the normal cost this would be getting it at a __________.
Bonus: What is an item you can use to get something cheaper?
Discount
Bonus: Coupon
What are the 3 things you will need to submit when applying for a job?
1. ______ ____________
2. ______
3. ________ _________
Job Application
Resume
Cover Letter
In what order should you do these before an interview:
A. _______Bring a resume.
B._______ Dress Well
C. ______ Smile and offer a handshake
D.______ Prepare Questions
E. _______Get there early
1. Prepare Questions
2. Dress Well.
3. Bring a resume
4. Get there early
5. Smile and offer handshake
Emily and Mila both work at a local coffee shop. There’s a job opening for a new manager. Both are hard working and show great behavior. They both always finish their work on time. Emily will always take any customer issue to her boss. Mila will always solve customer issues on her own. She will only bring issues to her boss if she is unable to solve them on her own. Which person gets the promotion and why?
Mila because she shows initiative.
What is a lease agreement?
Bonus: How long is the average lease agreement?
A deal between landlord and tenant on renting an apartment.
Bonus: 1 year
Bonus: Any extra sections you can name.
1. Personal Information
2. Objective
3. Work Experience
4. Volunteer Experience
5. Education
6. Skills
7. Certificates