Barriers to Employment
What is a barrier?
What is Barriers are events or restrictions that limit or obstruct someone from achieving their goals.
Who do we specialize in working with?
What is people on OW, ODSP, EI as well no income
A short blurb that summarizes why you are applying for a job?
What is Mission Statement
Always look for these when you are searching for the right job
What is Company Name, Job Title, Location, Hours, Salary, Duties,
How old are you? Where are you from? Do you have any children?
What are illegal interview questions
What is an example of a personal and financial barrier?
What is Transportation
What are the top 3 Employment Barriers for Oasis clients?
What is Mental Health, Addictions, and other Disabilities, Gaps in Employment History, and Lack of Education
The main purpose is to establish a friendly rapport with the reader, talks of your purpose, tells if you are a great fit and asks for an interview?
What is a Cover Letter
Formal and Informal
Networking
What are job retention Do's?
What is Stick to the rules, be opening minded to learning, get along with others, avoid gossiping and rumors, taking responsibility, communicating effectively
What do employers look for in an applicant? Give 3 Examples
What is Reliable, Dedicated, Hardworking, Conflict Resolver, Trustworthy, Punctual, Self Motivated, Willing to Learn, Courteous, Active Listening Skills
What are the programs that Oasis offers to our clients? Give 3 Examples
What is Adapting to a Changing World, Employment Essentials, Relapse Prevention, Employment Preparation and Placement Program and ODSP Life Skills
Chronological, Functional Combination
What are types of resumes
Job Fairs, Hiring Events, Drop Ins, Organizational Functions, Community Centers
What are Job Searching opportunities and Networking
Give me a time where you had a difficult customer, how did you del with that?
What is Behavioral Question (STAR) Situation, Task, Action, Result
What should you do if you have gaps or no work history?
What is List all Education, Professional Development; trainings, workshops, seminars, Community Involvement, casual tasks where hard and soft skills have been put to use
What services does Oasis Employment offer to our clients? Give 3 Examples
What is Intake, Action Planning and Goal Setting, Job Preparation, Resume Building, Cover Letters, References, Job Searching, Interview Skills and Preparation, Job Retention, Income Reporting
Three professional people from your past employment experiences that will help you with getting a job
What is references
When cold calling a company or dropping off a resume you must always ask for...
A Manager
Doing this can really make or break you job opportunities?
What is Mock Interview Preparation
Outcomes can include negative self talk, comparing to others, or giving up
What is Low Self-Esteem
How do I know Oasis is right for me?
What is Am I ready to build on skills for employment? Am I ready to work on my recovery? Am I ready for a resume? Am I ready for employment related workshops? Am I ready for exploring new opportunities? Am I ready for the labour market?
Reads resumes online and eliminates 75% of job applicants?
What is Applicant Tracking System
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram,
What are social networking sites
Having this can make a huge impact on getting the job
What is Attitude