Jobs
What are three examples of reasons why teens may want a job?
Save money, buy things that they want, pay for post-high schools plans (college, trade school, etc.), help out their families, prepare for their future plans, and many others!
True or false: It's better to have a bright colorful resume that shows your personality vs having a resume that's simple, clear, and detailed
False, a resume's main purpose is to show what experience and skills you have.
They can learn about your personality during the interview!
Simple is better!
True or False: It's ok to ask the interview to repeat/rephrase/clarify a question if you don't understand it
True
Give three examples of potential questions you could have ready to ask at the end of an interview
Healthy Teens staff will decide if correct
What are the three primary colors?
Red, Yellow, & Blue
How many job references should you have ready?
Three (they may ask for less, but it's always good to be over-prepared!)
Should you include a photo on your resume? Why or why not?
No you shouldn't include a photo because it can lead to bias and/or discrimination
How should you dress for an interview?
"Dress for success" - Business Professional
Examples: button up shirt, nice slacks, blazer, skirt, dress, blouse, closed-toe shoes or flats
*If you don't have business professional clothes, then just dress your best!
Each team member needs to explain one strength that they have and use a situation or experience to show that strength
Healthy Teens staff will decide if correct
What's the fastest land animal on Earth?
A cheetah
List 5 companies that will hire teens starting at 16 years old
Chick-Fil-A, CVS, Walmart, Pizza Hut, DQ, McDonald's, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Target, Wendy's, Publix, etc.
Where does your contact information go on a resume?
The top of the resume
What are three things you SHOULD NOT do in an interview?
Act overly friendly/familiar with them (dapping them up/hugging, "hey bro/dude/girl"), arrive right on-time/late, bring your phone in, curse, rush to answer questions
Each team member practice answering the following interview question: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Healthy Teens staff will decide if correct
What's the biggest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Why is knowing your "why" for getting a job important?
-It impacts what kinds of jobs you may want to apply for (make more money, learning specific skills or trades, make connections, etc.)
-The employer/interviewer may be looking for people with a specific purpose or "why"
-It's good to be aware of what's motivating you
If you don't have any job experience, what can you include on your resume instead?
Volunteer experience, extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, arts, etc.), academic achievements, etc.
What are three things you SHOULD do in an interview?
Shake everyone's hands, print out copies of your resume to bring, have questions ready to ask at the end, bring a notebook for notes, dress professionally, use examples and scenarios when explaining your strengths, good eye contact
Each team member practice answering the following interview question: Why should we hire you?
Healthy Teens staff will decide if correct
What type of celestial object is the sun?
A star
What are the steps to getting a job? (There's 5 of them)
1. Create a basic resume.
2. Have a list of references ready (three people)
3. Look for jobs (look online, call the stores, walk-in)
4. Fill out application
5. Prepare and complete job interview
***6. If doing OJT, you may have school paperwork to complete
Explain how you can use AI to help you build a resume
-ChatGPT is great at building a resume outline to start with, the formatting will probably need fixing though
-ChatGPT may also be a good way to see examples of good vs bad resumes (there's lots of resources/career websites out there though too)
-We don't recommend using ChatGPT to build the entire resume, it's important for you include your experiences in your own words
Why is it important to research the company you interview with (or even the interviewers)?
-It's important to understand the company and their mission so that you can explain why you want to work there
-It shows that you care about the job
-If you research the interviewers, then you can find things you have in common/know what background and experience they come from
-Overall it just makes you more prepared!
Each team member needs to explain one weakness/challenge that they have (work on framing the weakness as an area for growth)
Healthy Teens staff will decide if correct
What's the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond