Game Plan for College
What is discretionary time?
Individual time where you choose what to do.
What is a scholarship?
Scholarships are pockets of money that are loaned to students and will have to be repaid.
Where else can job postings be found besides the internet?
Newspapers, within the companies, etc.
Name three types of people in your immediate network.
Friends, Family, friends of family, church members, etc.
What is a resume?
A formal document that outlines an individual's professional qualifications for job applications
What is a skill?
A developed aptitude or ability.
What is a grant?
A grant is money for college that does not have to be paid back.
Name two websites where you can find job postings.
Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, etc.
What is Networking?
Where are two places job skills can come from besides work experience?
Education, Hobbies, extra-curricular activities, etc.
When applying to colleges, should you apply to one college that you really want to go to or more?
More! It's a good plan to apply to some back-up colleges.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Financial Student Aid
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is a position of regular employment that you may have for a little while, whereas a career is an occupation to which you have spent many years of your life in and have had opportunities to rise through the ranks.
Give me an example of an appropriate way to tell people you are looking for a job in healthcare.
Answer Varies
While the format of job resumes can differ, what are three things they will always ask for?
Your Name
Your Address
How to contact you
What are the three different skill groups?
People/Animals
Things
Information
When talking about financial aid, what is a work-study program?
A program where students have a part-time job within their college to help cover educational expenses.
Just like we may have various names for animals or food items, job titles can vary per company as well. What are two other titles that could be synonymous with "Office Manager?"
Office Administrator, Office Coordinator, Executive Assistant, etc.
Give me an example of an appropriate way to let someone know you are looking for a job in finance.
Answer Varies
Before sending your resume out to potential employers, what is the final important action you should take regarding your resume?
Proofread it!
Name the 4 types of higher education schools that we talked about.
2-Year Colleges, 4-Year Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools
What is the thing that most scholarships will require you to submit to help them determine your worthiness of their loan?
An essay.
What is the difference between a Non-Profit company vs. a For Profit company?
Non-Profit companies generally provide a service to a community, further a cause, or work toward a specific mission.
For Profit companies are generally focused on generating a profit for the company.
What is the right approach to reach out to a potential employer about a job?
A. When you see them in person.
B. Calling the Company directly and inquiring.
C. Checking the job posting to see if there is a specific method they prefer
C. Checking the job posting to see if there is a specific method they prefer
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is your opportunity to give the employer a deeper dive into who you are. It will highlight things that may not be in your resume, such as, a personable introduction to who you are, identification of the position you are applying for, personal facts about yourself that could lend to your usefulness at the company, and etc.