SMART GOALS
What does the letter 'M' stand for in SMART goals?
Measurable
What is transferable skills?
Transferable skills are skills and abilities that are relevant and helpful across different areas of life: socially, professionally and at school. They are ‘portable skills’.
What are the three types of interviews?
•Informal: Interviewer has a general idea of what will be asked, but after first question, follows conversation trend.
•Structured: Questions will be written out based on job requirements, and will be asked of every candidate.
•Unstructured: After one or two questions, the interviewer may sit back and wait for you to make the next move.
What is self-esteem?
Your self-esteem is the way you look at yourself.
Employer. Your employer must pay super for you if you are eligible. To be eligible you must be: aged 18 years or over but under 70 years of age and paid at least $450 (before tax) in a calendar month.
What does the word 'Specific' have to do with SMART goals?
Goals that are specific have a significantly greater chance of being accomplished.
To make a goal specific, the five “W” questions must be considered:
List 5 transferable skills
What is the 5 'need to knows' of the interview?
•Who is conducting the interview?
•What is the interview intended to accomplish?
•When is the interview and how long will it take?
•Where will the interview be conducted?
•How will I be evaluated?
What are 3 factors that can affect your self-esteem?
- Childhood
- People that are in your life
- Social Media
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How do you get a Tax file number (TFN)?
To get a TFN number you need to provide evidence of your identity to the Tax Office. These might include birth certificate, passport, drivers licence, Medicare card, bank card, etc.
You will need to complete a TFN application or enquiry for an individual form. You can get an application form by:
Visit online at www.ato.gov.au
Phone 1300 720 092
Visit one of our shopfronts or selected newsagents, or
Ask for one from Centrelink if you are applying for a government benefit or pension
What does the letter 'A' stand for and what does it mean in SMART goals?
The letter 'A' means attainable.
A SMART goal must be achievable and attainable. This will help you figure out ways you can realize that goal and work towards it. The achievability of the goal should be stretched to make you feel challenged, but defined well enough that you can actually achieve it
What is the 5 most important things you should include in a resume?
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What are 2 things you should bring to your job interview?
- Copies of your resume
- Contact details of your references
- Proof of ID
- Pen and notebook
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List 5 characteristics of low self-esteem?
•Typically, a person with low self-esteem:
•Is extremely critical of themselves
•Downplays or ignores their positive qualities
•Judges themselves to be inferior to their peers
•Uses negative words to describe themselves such as stupid, fat, ugly or unlovable
•Has discussions with themselves (this is called ‘self talk’) that are always negative, critical and self blaming
•Assumes that luck plays a large role in all their achievements and doesn’t take the credit for them
•Blames themselves when things go wrong instead of taking into account other things over which they have no control such as the actions of other people or economic forces
•Doesn’t believe a person who compliments them.
What percentage can your employer take from your wages if you do not have a tax file number (TFN)?
Your employer must take 46.5% of your wages in tax.
Explain why this example "I will study for 5 hours every night without breaks so I will get better marks for the exam" is unrealistic.
Studying all night can result in sleep deprivation which can have a catastrophic effect on our ability to store and learn new information. Additionally, not allowing break can decrease performance, motivation to study and overall, mood.
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Why should you not include family members as a referee on a resume?
Hiring managers generally assume your parents can't give an objective view of your work history or how you'll behave as an employee, so don't put them down as references.
"We are interested in your prior work experience, work ethic and your moral character. Your family's opinion will always be biased.”
List 4 important things you should know about the company that applying to work at:
- Name of company, directors, owners, etc.
- Size of company, amount of employees, number of branches.
- Products and services provided.
- Who are their customers, clients, etc.?
- The skills and experience the company values.
- News and recent events about the employer.
List down 5 benefits of having good self-esteem:
- Stable mood
- Taking up appropriate challenges
- Relating to people as an equal
- Feeling relaxed.- Improve confidence
- Willingness to move out of your comfort zone
- Healthier relationships
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How much does your employer need to pay for you super?
They must pay a minimum of 9% of your earnings for your ordinary hours of work into your super account each quarter. You can also choose to pay extra money out of your own income. Into something called a Super Fund or Retirement Savings Account.
What does all the letter 'S', 'M', 'A', 'R', 'T' stand for in SMART goals? And why is smart goals useful for setting goals?
SMART goals set you up for success by making it specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. The SMART method helps push you further, gives you a sense of direction, and helps you organize and reach your goals.
What are 3 ways you can gain experience and skills without having a job?
Volunteering, internships, small jobs like babysitting, work experience etc...
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What are 5 questions you should ask the hiring manager during an interview?
- How many hours would I be required to work?
- Is there a uniform/dress code?
- Who supplies the uniform?
- When and how will you be letting applicants know if they were successful?
- Will you let people know if their application was unsuccessful?
- What are the duties of the position?
- When do you need people to start?
- How many people would I be working with if I am successful?
- Is there a possibility of promotion within the company?
- What sort of training is provided when learning or being allocated a new task?
- What is the earliest start, and the latest finish times?
-What award do you follow?
What is the self-fulfilling prophecy?
The self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations of an outcome, and subsequent behavior, make the outcome more likely to occur.
In Australia, when does financial year start and end?
In Australia the financial year starts on the 1st of July and ends on the 30th of June.