Resume
what is a resume?
A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a person.
If your interview starts at 9:00 am what time should you arrive?
8:45 - make sure you give enough time
If you are filling out an application what are some important things to include?
first and last name, phone number, email
You are applying for a job at ACME, An interviewer asks you to explain why you want this job. What do you say?
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You get the job you wanted..yay! You are new to the job and your boss asks you to complete a certain task but you are unsure how to do it. What do you do?
Ask the employer to explain and show you how to do the task. You are new to the job its okay to not know everything
What are things you can include on your resume?
-name, address, phone number, education history, employment history, and references
what should I take to my interview?
You should take your resume and a smile! Make sure your phone is on silent
Who should you contact if you want to work at a specific place?
Manager or boss of that location and see if they are hiring
You have an interview at 9:00 am but you are running late. What should you do?
Contact the business and the individual who is running your interview and let them know you are running late.
You hear people talk about an uncomfortable topic in the break room, what should you do?
-Distance yourself from the scene
-Talk to your mentor about what happened
What color paper should a resume be printed on?
A resume should be printed on plain white or beige paper.
How should you greet the person in an interview?
Introduce yourself and shake their hand if they offer it.
Should I fill out a job application in pencil?
No, fill it out in ink since you are writing down personal information
You have an interview tomorrow morning. What are some things you can do the night before to make sure it goes great!
-lay out the clothing that you plan to wear
-pack your resume
-look at directions to get there and plan how to get there
A customer asks you a question that you are not sure how to answer, what do you do?
Let them know you are unsure but you are going to find out for them. Ask your mentor or co-worker for help.
Should your resume be handwritten or typed?
Typed
Should I look at the ceiling or floor while the interviewer is speaking?
No, keep your eyes on the person interviewing you
How would you apply for a job online?
Ask a mentor for help or check the job's website if there is a specific tab for applying.
Right before the interview you start to feel really nervous. What are some things you can do to help you feel less worried and more calm?
-deep breathing
-role play with a mentor before your interview
-go get a drink of water
-superman pose
You are helping a customer and they start being rude to you and are not saying very nice things. What is the right way to approach the situation?
-Try to assist them the best you can with remaining calm.
-let them know you can find someone else to assist them
What are some good references to put on your resume?
Former employers, teachers, coaches, community members, or mentors
What should I do at the end of an interview?
You should stand and say thank you to the interviewer and shake his or her hand.
Where can I go to look for different job opportunities
Indeed.com, local business or store, mentors
During your interview, you are asked something personal that you dont feel like answering. What do you do?
Tell them that you are uncomfortable answering that question and would rather tell them about something that is on your resume.
You work until 10 pm one day and your driver does not show up and you feel stuck late at night. What do you do to assure that you will get home safely.
-Call a family member
-Reach out to someone in JEVS
-Try to find an alternate safe way to get home. Maybe order another car or call the service that is late