Building Your Network
What is a network?
The collection of individuals that you are connected to by work, school, friends, and family, as well as the people that those individuals are connected to.
Finish this sentence.. “Are you as careful about how you spend your time
as you are about how you spend your money?”
What is a resume?
A resume is a document that contains a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience. Extra: It's your chance to make a first impression!
What is the difference between a need and a want?
Need: something that we cannot actually survive or function in society without. Want: These are things that we would like to have, but that are not absolutely necessary.
Why is it important to visualize our goals?
In order to physically achieve our goals, we must first mentally “see” or believe that our goals are attainable.
Finish this sentence... It's not what you know
but who you know.
How can technology hinder your ability to manage your time well?
Social media, videos, etc. can be a major distraction. Cell phone addiction can be real and many people have a difficult time working for any length of time without checking their phones.
Name two things you should never put on your resume?
Never: Social security number, birthday, criminal background, racial/ethnic background, citizenship status, a photograph.
App, planner, paper, excel sheet.
Shared goals, Common struggles, Common language and culture, Similar stories and background
Name at least two things you can ask or share with someone to find a commonality and create a connection
The skills you have, Skill You Would Like to Learn. Career Goal, Pastime, Hobby, Activity, Club, Sport, Other activities.
What are some practical ways you can use your time more effectively?
Make a To-Do List Every Day.
Use Spare Minutes Wisely.
Find the Right Time.
Review Your Notes Every Day.
Get a Good Night's Sleep.
Communicate Your Schedule to Others.
Determine Your Priorities.
It's Okay to Say No.
What makes a resume “good” versus “not so good”?
Clarity, Honesty, Strength of “sales pitch” being made, Organization, Key catergories.
What does it mean to “Pay Yourself First?”
save your money!
Do not save what is left after spending, spend what is left after saving.
What are some things one should avoid doing in difficult conversations?
crying, lashing out, playing the blame game, ignoring the other person.
What does Six degrees of separation mean?
That everyone can be connected between 6 people
How can technology help your ability to manage your time well??
Apps to block access to social media, set a timer, Online calendars, applications that allow multiple people to connect at once or share documents.
What should you always do during an interview?
Why is it important to plan? To create a budget?
Unexpected costs, to know where your money is going, to be able to make adjustments when needed, a strong skill for a strong financial future.
If 15% of your check is taken out for taxes, what equation would you use to find the total check amount after taxes?
(weekly gross income x 0.15)
Name all 5 catergories you should include in your spreadsheet list for your network?
first name, last name, organization, email address and phone number
Name one of the Four Quadrants we discussed for how people should manage their time
Quadrant One: Important and Urgent - tasks that are typically unplanned, but need to be addressed immediately.
Quadrant Two: Important, Not Urgent - These activities are planned and well managed.
Quadrant Three: Urgent, Not Important - These activities are typically distractions.
Quadrant Four: Not Urgent, Not Important - These are activities that we do not have to do.
What are soft skills? What are hard skills?
Hard Skills include the specific knowledge and abilities required for success in a job.
Soft Skills characterize your relationships with other people or are about how you approach life and work.
gross income- total pay you earn from employers, net income- total after taxes
Name the 4 qualities that the word initiative can be broken down into?
Self-starter, Proactive, Accountable, Observant