The Job Search
Name 3 ways to look for work
Online, social media, family, friends, job fairs, networking, information interviews
Employers recommend this number of pages for an effective resume in general.
What is 1 or 2 pages of a resume?
This is the typically the first question that employers usually ask in a job interview.
What is "Tell me about yourself....."?
This is who you can network with.
EVERYONE!
Give 2 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
your personal life, politics, religion, salary, cracking jokes
A skill that is measurable, and is usually learned from training, school or on the job experience.
What is a hard skills?
Along with your resume, this should almost always be included in your job application.
What is a cover letter?
(Each cover letter should be written for a specific job opportunity)
Give 2 examples of positive body language (non verbal communication)
Smile, sit up, slight forward lean, direct eye contact, occasional nod, strong handshake.
These are 2 popular online job search websites.
what is Indeed? Glassdoor, Linkedin, Charityvillage, simply hired, Facebook, Eluta, Workopolis
You will need to do this prior to going on a job interview.
Research company, research the job, prepare and practice your responses to possible questions, speak to other employees if you can.
A job posting that is advertised online that asks you for money in order to apply.
What is a job scam?
On the resume, this section presents your experience, skills and accomplishments?
What is the Work Experience or Work History or Employment History, or Professional Experience ?
This should be done within 24 hours after the job interview.
What is a follow up with a thank you email/note?
Research reports this as the number #1 reason for losing your job.
Soft Skills issues.
It is important to get one of these at the end of a job interview so you have all the employer's contact information.
What is a business card?
This is the time frame for when you should arrive for a job interview.
10 - 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time of the job interview.
This is the name of the software that recruiters use to pick up keywords of the job posting in your resume
What is the Applicant Tracking System?
This is a special method to follow when you prepare your answers to the Behavioural interview questions (Tell me about a time that you.....)....
What is the STAR method?
Situation
Task
Action
Result
When you are networking, never ever ask this question to the person you are meeting.
Can you help me get a job?
When starting a new job, this is the trial period when the employer (your boss) determines if you are suitable for position and long term employment with the organization.
What is the "Probation Period"?
This technique is considered one of the most successful ways to land a job in the long run.
What is networking?
This resume format lists all your work experiences that start with your last or most recent job first and include the dates.
What is a chronological resume? Last job goes first...
This will help you create a positive first impression at the job interview with the hiring team.
What is a professional, business attire dress code?
This is a scheduled meeting with a professional or employer to learn more about the company and the job opportunity.
What is an Informational Interview?
This is list of people that you give the employer when he or she asks for this after the job interview.
What are references?