Job Searching
Give me all the ways to job search.
- websites (indeed, monster, linkedin, etc)
- Newspapers
- business websites
- networking
What are questions you SHOULD NOT ask in an interview?
- How long is this interview?
- How many days can I have off?
- How much do I get paid?
- What does the person in this job do?
- How quickly can I get promoted?
- Do you check references?
- Will I need to pass drug tests after I'm hired? How often? How much warning before the drug tests?
- Will anyone be looking at my social media activities?
What is initiative?
Looking for things to do when you are not busy or asking for extra work.
What are your basic expenses aka NEEDS?
- Rent
- utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash)
- food (groceries)
- transportation
- phone
What are some short-term training opportunities?
- Food Handlers/preparation
- CPR/First Aid
- Drivers license
- Beauty School
- Bartender training
- Forklift training
Give me different job searching websites.
How do you research the business or employer in order to prepare for an interview?
- Google the company website
- review the mission statement
- research the business history
What are unacceptable reasons for missing work?
- Missed the bus
- I had no ride
- my car broke down
- I was in a fight
What things are considered WANTS?
- Cable TV
- Going out to eat
- internet
- shopping spree (unnecessary clothes, shoes)
- tattoos
What are long-term (more than one year) training opportunities?
- University
- Military
- Community College
- apprenticeships
- Job Corps
What is networking?
Using family, friends, and everyone you know to help you job search.
What are GREAT questions to ask at the end of an interview?
- When will you make a hiring decision?
- What is the most important thing you are looking for in this position?
- What is your favorite thing about this company?
- What is training like?
What are ways to get along with co-workers?
- Smiling
- having a positive attitude
- being polite
- helping others
- doing your job
- not gossiping
What is a budget?
List of all known expenses each month
- food, rent, utilities, going out (movies, restaurants, concerts, clubs)
What are ways to pay for training?
- Financial Aid
- Employer
- Savings
- Community Resources
- Military and Tribal Scholarships
What are 3 things you need to job search?
Resume, Application and References
What are BEST ways to behave for an interview?
- Arrive early by 15 min
- shake hands with the interviewer
- smile and make eye contact
- dress appropriately
What are ways to get fired?
- Showing up late
- texting on the clock
- gossiping
- no call/no show
What is withheld from your paycheck?
- FICA
- Medical Care
- Federal and State Income tax
- Social Security
Why would people want to obtain further education/training?
- Advanced opportunities
- resume builder
- money
- more opportunities
- meet more people
- network
- feelings of accomplishment.
What are the official documents you need so you can get hired? (two forms of ID)
- State ID/school ID
- Social security card
- Birth certificate
- School record
- Citizenship: Are you a U.S. citizen? You sound like you have an accent, where are you from? Where were your parents born? What is your native language?
- Marital/Family Status: Are you married? Do you have children?
- Age: How old are you? When were you born? How long have you been working?
- Disability Status: Do you have any disabilities or medical conditions? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness? Have you ever been an alcoholic? Have you ever been in rehab?
- Religion: What is your religion? Are you practicing?
- Arrest Record: Have you ever been arrested?
What are inappropriate ways to communicate with supervisor?
- Adding boss to Facebook/Snap/Instagram
- Using slang when speaking with employer
- Asking an employer ahead of time when wanting time off from work.
What are gross wages?
The total amount before deductions in a paycheck
What are ways to make more money above minimum wage?
- Long term experience
- training
- obtaining certificate
- college
- asking for more responsibility.