Applying For Jobs
A document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments
Resume
What goes at the top of a resume in the personal information section?
Full name, address, and way to contact you (phone number or email)
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and what is important to you.
What is a two year college degree you can get from a community college called.
Associates Degree
Why is it important to tell employers you can be a team player?
In almost every job you will have to interact with at least some people
A form employers use to collection information about you to see if you are a good fit for the position.
Job application
What comes after personal information on a student resume? (Bonus points if you know what this includes)
Education section (includes name of high school, dates attended to expected graduation month and year, optionally include GPA if over 3.0)
What is a growth mindset?
A mindset where a person believes they can improve things over time with hard work and effort.
What is the highest score you can get on the SAT?
1600
What are good things to do before a job interview?
Dress up, Practice answering common interview questions, Research the company on their website, Review job posting.
One page business letter that accompanies a resume that provides a more thorough introduction about then candidate to the employer
Cover letter
What is a hard skill?
Skills earned through education or hands-on experience. These are concrete, measurable abilities that are often specific to a job.
What is the definition of accomodations?
Changes to environment, teaching format, or resources available that allows an individual with a disability to gain access to content and/or complete assignments tasks.
Name three aspects of a college applications.
What is a good thing to highlight when answering a question about your greatest weakness in an interview?
Ways you are/have worked to improve or overcome it.
Person who can confirm your claims about your professional achievements, education, experience, habits, skills, and character
Reference
What is important to include in an experience entry on your resume?
Job title, company worked or volunteered for, location, dates you did job, and a few bullet points about what you did at the experience.
What is disability disclosure?
When an individual with a disability tells an appropriate person at their school or job that they have a disability in order to request needed accommodation or support.
Name four trades you can go to trade school for.
Plumber, Electrician, Auto or Aircraft Mechanic, Welder, HVAC Technician, Carpenter, Chef, Computer Technician, Pharmacy Technician,
What are some questions you can ask when asked if you have any questions at they end of an interview?
-What does your ideal candidate look like?
-When can I expect to hear back about your decision?
-What are the hours for this role?
-What does an average day in this job look like?
-Are there opportunities for advancement in this role?
A formal document submitted by an employee to their employer, notifying them of their intention to leave the company.
Letter of Resignation/Two week notice
What are three mistakes in this resume experience entry:
Waiter, Buffalo Wild Wings, Indanopolis, IN
May 2xxx - Present
-Served an average of 18 tables per night
-manged orders and handled cash and credit transactions
-Did other stuff
1. Misspelled Indianapolis
2. Forgot to put complete year they started
3. "-Did other stuff" is an unprofessional bullet point
What office in college can you go to to get accommodations set up?
Office of Accessibility Services/Office of Disability Services/
Name five humanities majors.
History, English, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Gender Studies, Linguistics, Art History, Classics, Foreign Languages.
What is something helpful you've learned in Pre ETS Career Coaching this year?
(Open ended)