Applications
The only two colors you should use to fill out a job application
Blue
Black
What is a resume?
A selling tool
An outline of your education, work experience and skills
How many minutes early should you arrive for an interview?
10-15 minutes
True or false, soft skills are hands-on skills
False
****they are personal characteristics/traits****
How many minutes before your shift starts at work should you arrive?
10-15 minutes
How you answer a question that doesn't apply to you
N/A
Can you list volunteer jobs under work experience?
Yes!! You can list both paid/unpaid jobs
How should you dress for an interview?
Dress to impress/one step above what you would wear on the job
Three examples of technical skills
What is: keyboarding, welding, heavy equipment operation, food prep, cooking, maintenance skills, etc.
When is it appropriate to use your cell phone at work?
Lunch time, break time, extreme emergency
Individuals who would be good references to list on a job application.
Teachers
Coaches
Group leaders
Former Supervisors (if you were a good employee)
**NO Relatives**
What is wrong with this resume section?
WORK EXPERIENCE
Meijer; DeWitt, MI
July 2022 – April 2023
Duties included: bagging groceries, carry out service, stocking shelves, bottle returns, and mopping
Sleepy Hollow State Park; St. Johns, MI
June 2023 - Present
Duties included: painting, cleaning out houses, beach cleanup, cleaning fire pits and recycling
Sleepy Hollow should be listed first since it is the most recent job.
How should you introduce yourself at an interview?
firm handshake
"hi, my name is _______, it's nice to meet you."
good eye contact
The skills more important to an employer when they are hiring an employee. (soft skills? or technical skills?)
Soft Skills
Give at least 3 examples of good grooming/hygiene
clean hair, clean body, clean clothing, trimmed fingernails, teeth brushed, deodorant
If you have had more than one job to list on an application, which job is listed first?
Your MOST recent job is listed first
Why should you have someone proofread your resume?
We don't see our own mistakes
Employers will notice mistakes quickly and will put your resume in the reject file
It looks unprofessional to have mistakes on a resume
Examples of questions you can ask at the end of an interview could be......?
What does a typical day look like for this position?
What kind of training do you provide?
What is the dress code/do you provide uniforms?
What skills do you want in an employee?
Why do you like working in this business?
The skills which are easier for an employer to teach or train.
Technical Skills
Reasons why people get fired/terminated from a job
constantly late, lying, poor attendance, inappropriate social media posts, poor attitude/effort, conflict with coworkers
Why should all of your information on an application be accurate and true?
You have signed that the information you provided is true. Employers will follow up on the information you provided, including calling former employers, schools, references, and doing background checks.
What is wrong with this contact information provided on a resume?
Jeremy Willson
231-582-4452
love2BLazy@gmail.com
The email address is unprofessional and could be a red flag to someone who is hiring
What should be sent within two days of having an interview?
A thank you email or a thank you card
Three examples of soft skills
What is: time management, positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, being on time, being punctual, good teamwork, taking initiative, etc.....
Reasons people get promoted at a job
Showing initiative, leadership, positive attitude, great attendance, asking for new challenges, showing interest in learning new things, etc.