Interview
Should you check your social media accounts before going to an interview? Why or why not?
Yes! Employers will research your profiles! If you have spelling mistakes, profanity, inappropriate pictures, etc. it could spoil your opportunity for the job.
You should always fill out your Social Security Number (SSN) on job applications
No. Put will provide upon hire or if online put X's in the spaces for it.
What does A+ money pay for?
What is tuition at a community college.
What are accommodations? Give an example.
Supports and services provided to an individual with disabilities in their learning or working environments.
What is extended time, alternate seating, shorter tests, shorter assignments, tests read, note taking etc...
What is it called when you spend time at a workplace to observe and learn about a job?
What is a job shadow.
What can/should you do in order to prepare for an interview?
Research the company, practice mock interviews, familiarize yourself with common interview questions, print copies of your resume, create a list of your relevant accomplishments, get your clothes organized, plan your route there etc.
What is a reference? Give 1 example
What is an adult, who is not a relative, that can speak about your character and work ethic.
Teacher, Coach, Coworker, Boss,
What is a vocational/trade school?
What is a school that provides specific training. e.g. Welding, Cosmetology, HVAC, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician etc.
What is the name of the document that has goals, accommodations, and information to help you be successful at school?
IEP
Who is responsible for sharing information about your disability at work, at a training program, or in college?
You are! You are the person who decides when to share information about your disability at work, at a training program, or in college.
When offered a job; what is an appropriate time frame to accept or decline?
48 hours
What is a resume? Name at least 3 things to put on your resume.
A document that highlights your skills and experiences.
Name, previous jobs, email address, phone number, education, volunteer work, school clubs, sports etc...
In college where do you go to disclose about a disability and request accommodations?
The office of disability or accessibility on campus. Every college has one.
What does IEP stand for?
What is Individualized Educational Plan.
Knowing what you need to be successful and communicating those needs to people at school, a job, or home in an appropriate way is called what?
What is self-advocacy?
What is an appropriate time frame to follow up with the employer after an interview to see if they have made a hiring decision?
1 week or less
Why should you ask a reference before listing them on an application?
What is common courtesy and allows them time to think of what they will say if contacted.
What is the FAFSA?
What is financial aid from the Federal Govt.
Who attends IEP meetings? Name at least three different people.
Who is a case manager, principal, counselor, teachers, parents, and student.
You must disclose about a disability or limitation to your employer in order to receive accommodations in the workplace?
Yes. If you share information about your disability with your boss, you can ask for an accommodation.
What are some questions that are good to ask during an interview? Name at least two.
1. How would you describe a typical day in this position?
2. When can I expect to hear from you?
3. What are the biggest challenges of this job?
4. What type of skills do you feel are needed to be successful in this position?
5. What is the best part about this job?
You must disclose about your disability on your job application.
NO! It is up to you if or when you choose to share that information with an employer.
What is the name of an agency that can help you find a good job or pay for training/college after you graduate high school. They meet with you during your senior year in high school.
What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR).
In college you will continue having IEP meetings and new IEP goals every year..
NO. IEPs stop after you are done in high school.
You can get a lot of support at work or in college, but it looks different than in high school.
What resource provides A to Z listings of accommodations by disability, topic, and limitation?
What is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).