Interviewing
True or False? It is ok to chew gum in a job interview?
What is...
False
This is a form completed by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
What is...
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
True or False? Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will make more money in your job over the course of your life?
What is...
TrueTrue or False: Employers regularly research job applicants social media accounts to help decide if they should hire that person?
What is...
True
According to a survey by CareerBuilder...
70 percent of employers "use social media to screen candidates before hiring."
54 percent of employers surveyed said they chose not to hire a candidate based on content found on their social media profile(s)
What are two things you can do to help manage stress?
What is...
meditate, exercise, listen to music, go outside, write in a journal, talk to someone, do art, dance, etc...
True or False? It is ok to ask about wages during your job interview?
What is...
False
This is an incentive program in Michigan that encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for the first two years of college. To be eligible, a student must have (or has had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36 consecutive month period
What is...
TIP (Tuition Incentive Program)
Name two types of people who can help you prepare for college and a career.
Who is...
Parents, High School Counselor, College Admissions Counselor, Teachers, Friends, Older Siblings, Mentors, etc.
What is the name of the College Advisor at Waverly High School?
Who is...
Ms. A
Ms. Alhabeil
Before your job interview, you should...?
What is...
Practice common interview questions
research the company
have questions prepared for the interviewer
The type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent
What is...
a Scholarship
This is an undergraduate degree lasting 2-3 years, typically obtained at a community college
What is...
An Associate Degree
A document that summarizes your education, skills, and work experience
What is...
A Resume
On October 16th we went on a Talent Tour to where?
What is...
BWL (Board of Water and Light)
When asked about your weaknesses in an interview, you should...
What is...
how you are improving on it
turn it into a strength
Ex. A person who is ‘talkative’ may be a very good ‘negotiator’. A person who is not very ‘sociable’ is very ‘conscientious’ and does not like to be distracted at work.
The kind of financial aid that you have to pay back
What is...
A Loan
This is know as a four year degree
A Bachelor's Degree
It has been over a week since you turned in your job application and you still have not heard anything back, what should you do?
What is...
A follow up call
JMG Stands for?
What is...
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates
To answer a behavioral or situational question in an interview you should use the STAR answering technique. What does each letter in STAR stand for? (in order to receive the points you must correctly identify 3/4 words correctly)
What is...
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Type of financial aid you receive if you have financial need and do not have to pay back
what is...
A Grant
The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college?
What is...
First-Generation College Student
This is a one page document submitted with your resume that provides additional information about your experiences and skills and tells the employer why you are interested in the job and they should hire you.
What is...
A Cover Letter
When setting goals you should make sure you are setting SMART goals. What does SMART stand for?
(to get full points must answer 4/5 correctly)
What is...
Specific, Measurable, Achievable/ Attainable, Relevant, Timely