Interviewing
The proper attire when going to an interview.
Professional / Business / Smart Casual Attire
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Men - dress pants, buttoned-down or polo shirt, blazer, dress shoes (tie - optional)
Women - tailored suit; dress pants/skirt with a blouse and blazer.
True or false you should take on extra responsibility if you are falling behind on your day to day activities?
False.
True or False: You can rely on the auto-correct red squiggly lines to catch all errors on your résumé.
False!
You need to volunteer before you get a job. True or False
True
Experience, skills, references, name, general location, education level, awards or certifications, etc.
True or False: if the members on CCPL's search committee team already knows you, it is okay to relax and call them by their first name.
False.
True or false: After getting hired you should apply for a promotion within the first month?
False.
This heading should be listed FIRST after your directory information.
What is a Profile Summary?
Can you volunteer at Windrose?
Yes. Only if approved by the staff at Windrose.
What does it mean to have the proper qualifications?
Reading through the job posting and ensuring you have completed or posses the skills necessary to make you capable of doing the job requested.
A strong candidate should do this prior to the interview to ensure the CCPL's organization & branch values match with their own.
What is researching the company/branch and job duties?
True.
True or False: Your résumé does not have to be updated as the CCPL HR staff already has your last résumé on file.
False
How do you get approved to get a job?
Employment is earned after showing mastery of skills found in work development handbook.
What qualifies a job reference?
Professional work experience, length of relationship, previous supervisors, advisors, individuals who can verify your work ethic, find individuals outside of family to keep it professional
The toughest question(s) to answer in every interview. [2]
1. Tell Me about Yourself
2. Why do you want this job / Why should I hire you?
How do you get promoted? (Name 3)
Do well in your current role, advocate for your promotion to your supervisor, apply for the role you want, be on good terms with your supervisor
This heading comprises of a listing of some of your hard skills and most of your soft skills.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Potential job experience, exercising work muscles, networking opportunities, public service, tax deduction, education and training, (earn BrightQuest bucks)
Name 5 different job search boards:
Number of questions YOU should ask in an interview.
3 - 4 (depending on time).
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Impress them with relevant questions!
What qualifies as a promotion?
Increase in pay, increase in responsibility, moving up in the organizational hierarchy, potential change in job titles, etc.
The system used by many HR platforms to ensure non-qualified candidates are screened out and each résumé is professionally written without errors.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
How many hours a week do you need to volunteer on a 5 hour contract?