Interviewing/Resumes
How many pages should a resume be?
1! They say an employer only scans a resume for 15 seconds to make a decision. Having more than one page is excessive- you can fit all the important info on one page usually.
Recall a time when you noticed personal development in yourself?
Thank you for sharing!
How many orientation classes do you have to do to finish your two week orientation?
4
What is the unofficial name of the AA textbook often called?
The Big Book
What is the first step to getting into college ?
Filling out the application
Name three important parts of body language when in an interview?
Eye contact, straight posture, strong handshake.
List three healthy boundaries.
saying no, self consideration, not overstepping other peoples boundaries.
What is the proper term that should be used when referring to blackout period?
Orientation
What is the step where you take personal inventory? If you can say the whole step, bonus!
Step 4: Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is the Rising Stars program at Cabrillo?
A program at Cabrillo that helps people who have been formerly incarcerated. Rising Stars tries to lessen the barriers of getting an education by giving you priority registration, providing you with an academic counselor, assistance with anything you need.
What is a cover letter? If you need help making one, who should you ask?
A more personal and customized showcase of who you are and what you can offer to a potential employer. Three important aspects of a cover letter are, addressing what the company needs, explaining to the company why you want to work there and tell them how to contact you.
What are some examples of mindfulness that you have used and that work?
Reflection, deep breathing, exercise, meditation.
What do have to do to phase up?
Be here for at least 30 days, present an assignment and be in completely good standing with the program as well as staying in compliance.
Throw away the outside and cook the inside, then eat the outside and throw away the inside. What is it?
Corn on the cob
How much does community college in California cost?
Free!!! If you are a resident, firs time college student and you pass the courses.
Which type of fish costs the most?
A Goldfish
Definition can vary: The inability to tolerate another persons discomfort/A person with an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner/Co-dependents confuse caretaking and sacrifice with loyalty and love.
What are the 5 most important characteristics of others at New Life ?
Honesty, respect, empathy, maintaining boundaries, resolution of conflict.
What is the name of the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the A.A. Big Book?
Dr William Silkworth
I am an odd number. Take away a number and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
Name 3 online job search platforms that will help you find/get a job?
Indeed, Felony Hub, Zip recruiter
What is the acronym Dear Man is used for and what are the words in the acronym ?
Dear Man is used for effective communication.
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
Mindful
Appearance (body language)
Negotiate
Why do you want to be here?
So proud of you!
Which step has helped you the most and why?
great answer!
How do you decide what you want to go to school for?
See an academic counselor, ask your peers and family what traits they notice you have, do some deep introspection about what you want to offer the world, how much time are you willing to commit for training and how much money do you want to make.