Skills
Definition of "soft skill"
What are personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
Why are you interested in this job?
..........
Appropriate work attire v. inappropriate work attire
Appropriate:
Pants without holes, shirts without brands or illegal/controversial symbols, depends on the workplace--may have to wear special clothes like protective materials
Innapropriate:
The opposite of these!
A computer function to utilize often when writing and before printing/sending a resume in
What is SPELLCHECK
*Ask a friend and someone older to check over as well
One thing I have liked about Solid Ground this year and one thing I would change for next year
No right or wrong answers!
Definition of "technical skills"
What is the knowledge and capabilities to perform specialized tasks.
What are your strengths?
.....
Three ways communications can be properly utilized
What are...
-Follow directions
-Give directions
-Ask work-related questions
-Raise and respond to issues
-Ask meaningful questions
Two activities you'd include on a resume and two you would not
What are...
--Previous jobs, volunteering, clubs
--Things from middle school, activities that you didn't gain skills from
Three appropriate reasons to call-in sick/unable to come in to work and three inappropriate reasons.
Appropriate:
Actually ill, personal or family emergency, funeral, transportation issue that can't be worked around
Inappropriate:
Went to bed too late, want to hang out with friends, forgot to take off work for an event you want to attend, etc.
This "soft skill" is necessary to deal with grumpy customers/coworkers without fighting or falling apart
What is emotional regulation/emotional intelligence/self-esteem
Tell me about a difficulty you've met and overcome
......
Employers care most about...
What is...that employees show up on time and complete work without procrastinating.
What to write on a resume below naming what you did
What are action words and descriptions of what you did
Ex. Managed the front desk with a pleasant demeanor
Facilitated group skills training sessions for a lively group of teens
Teamwork can be very important in a job. What does good teamwork look like? Give an example.
Key words: being helpful and available, making compromises, taking initiative/being proactive, valuing other's contributions, trusting that others will do their share and finding a way to deal with it if they do not
Three ways to gain "technical skills"
What are...
Apprenticeship/mentoring/internships
College courses
Internal or external job trainings
What are your weaknesses?
......
Verbal communication is highly important to employers. What kind of communication is even more important?
What is non-verbal communication
True or False: You should customize your resume to the job you are applying for
True!
Make sure the information is relevant. You can utilize action words in the job description to aid you in customizing it.
What to do if you feel you or someone else at your place of employment is being treated unfairly or being hurt by another employee or higher-up person
-Address it head-on if it is safe to do so
-Bring in a manager or higher-up who is un-involved
-Contact law enforcment if something illegal or emergent is happening
-Leave if you feel you are being harmed or unsafe in the environment
What are four actions/attitudes that are appropriate/tolerated at home or in school that won't be in a workplace?
Some examples...
Not showing up when it's expected, being grumpy/rude, swearing, being on a cell phone, gossiping, taking a break whenever you get overwhelmed
4 interviewing "do"s and 4 interviewing "don't"s
Do...
Don't...
Three common workplace mistakes
What are...
-Over sharing, inappropriate language, poor body language
-Not following safety rules/protocols, not respecting the company/other employees
What to do if you aren't hearing back from companies you're applying to
What is...
Call in and ask about the status of your application
Review and revise resume, apply again if possible
Lower expectations, may have to start smaller
Three questions you could ask an interviewer about the position/workplace
-Can you describe a day on the job?
-What are the companies goals?
-How would you describe the workplace culture?
-Are there opportunities for employees to work into different positions if they prove themselves?
-What do you enjoy about this job?
-What is a struggle the company faces?