Job Searching
This is used to keep track of my work and activity schedule.
What is a calendar? Can be a paper calendar or a phone calendar.
Define self-management skills.
What is one's ability to manage oneself; dependability, interpersonal relationships, productivity
List the 2 places you find applications.
What is:
1) On-line
2) In person
The number of paper applications to get.
What is 2.
List 1 reason why to follow-up on a submitted application.
What is:
1) It distinguishes you from other candidates.
2) It demonstrates your motivation and initiative
3) It gives you a better chance at getting an interview
List 2 job search sites to use when job searching?
What is:
1) Indeed
2) Monster
3) Career Builder
4) Snagajob
5) Career Center
Define transferable skills.
What is demonstrated in past experiences that can be used in other jobs/fields.
ex) team building, customer service, time management
What is call the company and ask about the best way to apply.
Appropriate time to put "fired" as reason for leaving last job and "anything" for position desired.
What is never.
The length of time after an application has been submitted to when you should call to follow-up.
2-3 days, no longer than a week.
What is:
1) Asked to send in money
2) No company business name, address, or phone number listed
3) There are grammar and/or spelling mistakes
4) You are asked to provide your bank account information
5) There is no web address
6) You have to pay to start a job
Define technical skills.
What is specific to a particular job or industry
ex) construction workers, chefs, drivers
What is:
1) Careers
2) Job Opportunities
3) Openings
List 2 topics that belong on an application.
1) Personal information
2) Education
3) Past volunteer/internships
4) Additional skills
The hiring manager
Identify 3 people in your network.
1) Friends
2) Relatives
3) Workplace Connections
4) School Professionals (teachers, guidance counselors, principal, etc)
5) Community Connections (volunteer, clubs, religious organizations, etc.)
List 3 places to find online applications.
What is:
1) Company Website
2) Job search engines
3) Community Classifieds
Appropriate to answer questions about gender, age and disability.
What is no. Only on the Equal Opportunity Tax Credit and Work Opportunity Tax Credit form
Information that you will provide to the hiring manager (think 5 W's).
What is:
1) Who-your name
2) What-the position you applied for
3) When-the date the application was submitted
4) Where- submitted in person or online
5) Why- the reason you are calling, to see if application has been reviewed and when you'll have an interview
List the 3 questions to consider on getting to work?
1) How are you getting to work?
2) Does it limit your hours of availability?
3) How far can you commute?
What is the "additional comments" section used for?
What is to show motivation.