Work Places
Resumes
Cover Letters
Working Rules!
It's a Mystery?
100
Name places at least 5 places where you have friends or other youth working.
you tell me!
100
why would it matter if you use nice paper for your resume?
You want it to stand out from the pile of other resumes.
100
What should the first line in the letter (the subject line) be about?
The type or position of the job you are applying for. (eg. cashier, stock handler, etc.)
100
Do you sign or date your resume?
No!
100
How long should your resume be?
Not more than 2 pages. Keep each section short and easy to read.
200
Three common jobs youths can make for themselves.
What are: a) Babysitter b) Dog walker c) Snow shoveller d) lawn mower
200
Three "special skills" that students might list on their resumes.
What are: second languages! punctuality! music! computer skills! teamwork! CPR! and....??
200
Key skills for a job at a fast food restaurant.
What are punctuality, math, team work, cleanliness, bilingualism, sense of humour.
200
The average full time work week is this many hours.
What is 40 hours long.
200
Canada's three levels of government....and all of them offer summer jobs for youth!
What are MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL and FEDERAL
300
A Job Fair
What do you call a large group of businesses getting together to meet with people looking for jobs, accept resumes and maybe even jobs right then and there?
300
Hobbies and interests listed on your resume are good for this.
What is showing how you belong to teams, or are creative or determined. You will probably be working with a team, and they might want to know if you will fit in or if they can offer special jobs that fit your interests
300
Should your cover letter be hand written or printed out?
Printed out, spell-checked and read over by a friend/adult.
300
What DEDUCTIONS might appear on your pay check?
a) Federal tax b) union dues
300
What does proof reading mean, and why is it your best friend?
It means don't just use spellcheck, read over your resume and cover letter for grammar. Have a friend or adult read it too before you print out a bunch of them.
400
Three things to take to a job interview
What are your resume, your covering letter and a completed application (if there is one).
400
Some of these items will make your "education" section look great.
What are: a) Good marks b) Any Classes like leadership, business, art, environmental studies, journalism...or anything else that might suit the job. c) Any awards from school d) Any special projects where you were responsible for money or coordinating other students
400
The way you decide who to address your cover letter to.
What is asking at the business (in person or by phone) or checking the company's website.
400
The description for being "Legally Eligible to work in Canada"
What is being a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, or having a work permit. You must be 15 or over for most jobs and you should have a Social Insurance Number.
400
Extra training that could be helpful to getting a job?
What is CPR training, babysitting course, or any other training that you might have received as a volunteer or in a previous job.
500
You can research a job before applying for it by doing these three things.
What are: 1) Looking at the company website 2) Asking friends about their experience 3) Visiting the company and asking questions
500
These are three of the categories on your resume.
What are: Education Hobbies/Interests Experience Special Training Skills Accomplishments
500
Why bother?
- Quick summary of your resume - Shows how well you can write/spell - You can make it personal and specific for each job - It's polite
500
The minimum wage in Alberta?
What is a) $12.50 b) $8.25 c) $9.75
500
A good PLACE to look for a job.
What is near your home, school, or on an easy transit route.
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