Resume/
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Cover Letters
This should always be listed at the top of your resume
What is:
Your Name and contact information (email, phone number, LinkedIn link, etc)
Name of a job search site
What is:
Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake
How to dress for an interview
What is:
Nice clothing, dress to impress, NO ripped jeans, graphic tees, hats, etc
Skills that would be required to be a cashier
What is:
Customer service, counting money, cash register skills, friendly, helpful, interpersonal skills ?
What you do if a customer is looking for an item they can't find
What is
Help them find it?
True or false: It is important to have your resume organized in a clear, consistent format throughout the page.
What is:
True?
One important criteria/filters while job searching
Location, part time/full time, experience level, requirements, hours
When you should arrive for an interview
What is
5-15 minutes EARLY?
Skills that would be required to be a custodian
What is:
Maintenance experience, good at following directions, organized, good at working independently, cleaning, etc. ?
What you do if a customer asks you a question and you can't answer it
What is
Find someone who can answer the question- another coworker, manager, supervisor, etc. ?
The amount of pages you should make your resume/ cover letters limited to
What is:
1 (2 at most)?
What can you list under prior experience?
What is:
Past jobs, volunteer activities, training experiences
The type of body language you should have during an interview
What is
Engaged, positive, good posture, eye contact, NO gum in mouth
Skills that would be required in the food service industry
What is:
Ability to multitask, following orders, working in a group environment, handling customer service or complaints, etc. ?
What you should do if you see someone trying to steal something at your job
What is
Report them to the supervisor/manager, get help to address the problem, etc. ?
The categories you organize your resume by
What is:
Objective, experience, education, skills
How you know if you should apply for a job
If it fits the criteria...
Job type, relevant to your experience, job you are interested in, location, hours, pay, required experience, etc.
2 questions you can expect to be asked at an interview
What is:
Tell me about your yourself?
What are your strengths?
What makes you qualified for this job?
Skills that would be required in a warehouse job
What is:
Communication skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, organizational skills, etc. ?
What you do if you see a customer fall or get hurt
What is
Make sure they are okay, report it to your supervisor, call 911 if necessary?
What the main difference between a Resume and Cover Letter is
What is:
A cover letter has specific examples that go into more detail, and resume is an overall summary of experiences.
How to apply for a job in person if you see a "Hiring" sign
Go inside and ask for a manager, ask for applications, **bring resume printed if you are prepared!
3 questions you can ask the interviewer
What is:
What does the day-to-day look like at this job?
What attire does this job require?
(etc)
Skills that would be required at a secretary job
What is:
Communication, customer service, problem-solving, time management, organizational skills, answering phones, computer skills, etc. ?
What you should do if your boss is upset with you
What is
Discuss what is going on with them, listen, accept constructive criticism ?