Finding a Job
School Stuff
Why Hire ME?
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Mixed Bag
100
This is when you talk to the hiring manager and talk about your work experience, ask questions, and tell them why they should hire you.
What is a job interview?
100
The name of the plan used in school to help you achieve your goals. It is an effort between you, teachers, family and others to get the most out of your education. You meet every year to discuss your progress and new goals.
What is the IEP (Individualized Education Program)
100
Why did we do the "Good things about me" activity?
To help you build confidence to get the job you want.
100
CareerOneStop.org has many important features. Name one of them.
Watching video clips of different jobs, searching jobs, resume help, finding career one-stops near you
100
What is the role of a job coach?
To help you learn the job, solve problems, help make the job site fit your needs, offer support and advice
200
This is when you talk to your friends, family and people in the community about finding a job
What is networking?
200
People in school who you can talk to about work.
What is teachers, counselors, friends, job coaches, sports coaches...
200
Name 2 qualities of a good worker.
What is shows up on time, willing to learn, friendly, well-groomed, has skills, etc.
200
Youthhood.org has many helpful features. Name one of them.
Link to learn more about jobs, get help with planning, independent living, social networking, etc.
200
True or False: You should participate in your IEP meeting at school.
What is TRUE!!!
300
A popular website for youth where you can plan your future and "map out" your goals.
What is Youthhood.org?
300
The name for the day you leave school and start your career.
What is graduation?
300
Name 2 reasons why a boss should hire you.
(Varies)
300
Name 2 jobs that sound interesting to you.
(Varies)
300
Name 2 good things about having a job.
(varies) Self-confidence, make money, meet new people, gain skills, become a tax-payer
400
Name 3 ways to look for a job
Newspaper, online, ask manager
400
You go here if you want to get more education or training after graduation.
College, University, vocational technical school, etc.
400
This is a list of work experience and education that you have. It helps a hiring manager get to know you better.
What is a resume
400
This is when you talk with someone about the job they do, so that you can have more information. (Hint: it is different than a job interview)
What is an informational interview?
400
Role play: Boss gives confusing directions. What do you do?
What is say, would you mind repeating those, write it down, show me
500
True or False: It is a good idea to get work experience when you are still in school.
True. Why?
500
Name an example of an IEP goal that has to do with work. You would work on this during the year. This can be a goal that you have, or a goal that you want.
(varies)
500
Situation: A hiring manager wants to give you the job, but she wants to talk to someone who can say that you are a hard worker and student. What should you tell them?
(Varies) Tell them to talk to a teacher, boss, co-worker, coach, etc. ****Bonus question: What do we call this job activity?
500
This is a great way to learn about a job and try it out, without getting paid, but gaining experience.
What is volunteer work?
500
This word means to speak up for yourself, even when it's hard to do. Tell people what you need/want/don't want.
What is to "advocate."
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