This meeting could have been an email
What is an example of a salutation/greeting to use in an email?
Dear, Hello, Good Morning, Good Afternoon
True or False?
You should do research about a job before applying for it?
True- In order to answer the questions most accurately, it is important to understand what the company is asking of you. Also, research helps you decide if you think the job is a good fit for you as well.
What are 4 key pieces of contact information that should be listed on your resume?
Phone
Email
Address
Like or as statement
The water is as smooth as glass
True or False
Though presentations might look different in adult life, most people will have to give a presentation in their professional career at some point.
True, even if it isn't formalized with slides, most people will have to speak to others in the workplace at one point or another.
True or False?
When writing a professional email, you must use full sentences?
True!
What are two websites you can use to search for jobs?
True or False
You should use full sentences on your resume to describe your experiences.
Do not use I statements or full sentences!
Give an example of a metaphor
compares to things as if they are the same thing
The car is a gem
When creating a presentation, what minimum size font should you use?
At least size 16
When writing an email, which is better?
1. Write a very long email with a lot of details so that the reader can get all of the information about many topics at once.
2. Write a focused message about the topic in the subject line without adding unnecessary information.
2. Write a focused message about the topic in the subject line without adding unnecessary information.
Keep it simple and concise!
When conducting job research, what are 3 of 5 topics we searched for?
Possible Answers:
What do they do?
How much do they make?
Where could the job take you?
What hours could you work?
What kind of benefits are offered?
How often should you update your resume?
As often as necessary depending on when you gain new experiences or education/training
Give an example of an onomatopoeia
Boo
Pow
Clank
Crash
Rawr
What are 3 qualities of a good presentation?
Be interesting to look at
Easy to read- Size 16 font or larger
Limit text
Incorporate pictures
Be edited- check spelling, punctuation, and grammar
What are 3 of the 5 M-I-N-T-S that need to be capitalized in writing?
Months
I
Names
Titles
Start of the sentence
Which of the following is not an application tip that was given during the careers unit?
Professionalism
Tell them what they want to hear
Punctuate
Match the ask
Double Check
Be honest!
Tell them what they want to hear
Teacher
Boss
Admin
Coach
Give an example of a hyperbole
Big exaggeration
The coffee was lava hot
What is a way to get the audience involved in your presentation?
Ask them a question
Take a poll (show of hands)
Ask for volunteers
What are 4 things a sentence must have?
Capital letter
Punctuation
Subject
Verb
In an interview, what do employers ask questions like:
What food in the fridge would you be?
What is your favorite animal?
To get to know your personality
To see how you process information under pressure
To see if you'll be a good culture fit for their team
What is the sentence structure of an accomplishment statement on a resume?
_____ by ______ to______
Ex. Cleans tables efficiently to provide fast service to customer.
DO by HOW to GOAL
Give an example of an alliteration
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
What is the wrong way of faking eye contact while presenting?
Looking up at the back wall.
Move your eyes around to make eye contact in short bursts with multiple people.