Job Searching
Name two ways to job search.
- Job websites (Indeed, linkedin, etc)
- Social media
- Newspapers
- Business websites
- Networking
- Career Fairs and events
What are 2 questions you SHOULD NOT ask in an interview?
Personal questions
Religious
Political
- 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 are some ways to get fired?
Fighting/talk back
- Showing up late
- texting on the clock
- gossiping
- no call/no show
Working outside, cutting grass, doing yard work
Landscaper
What you fill out for a job
Application
Give me 2 different job searching websites.
How do you research the business or employer in order to prepare for an interview?
- Google the company website
- Follow companies on social media
- Review the mission statement
- Research the business history
What are unacceptable reasons for missing work?
I'm tired
I'm watching a movie
- Missed the bus
- I had no ride
- my car broke down
- I was in a fight
Dealing with money, Scanning products for customers, sometimes bagging groceries
Cashier
You send this in or upload it with your application
Resume
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?
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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 is initiative?
Looking for things to do when you are not busy or asking for extra work.
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Security Guard
Who can help you with job searching
Career Navigator
Teachers/Coaches/School Staff
Friends
Family
What are 3 things you need to apply for jobs?
Resume, Application and References
What are 2 specific 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 along with co-workers?
- Smiling
- having a positive attitude
- being polite
- helping others
- doing your job
- not gossiping
Prepares lessons, supervises young people, teaches curriculum
What is a Teacher or Educator
What are two places you can find help wanted ads or job openings
Online, in person, social media, newspaper, networking
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
How should you dress for an interview?
-Dress pants
-Clean, neat clothes
-Dress shirt, (no holes or stains)
-Clean shoes
-Take piercings out
What are inappropriate ways to communicate with supervisor?
- Yelling
- Adding boss to Facebook/Snap/Instagram
- Using too much slang when speaking with employer
- Swearing/cussing
-Not communicating with supervisor
Career Navigator
What important skill do you need in order to interview well and work efficiently with others
Good communication skills