Job Searching
This is one of the best ways to find a job.
What is networking.
You get one of these at least every two weeks.
What is a paycheque.
Employers usually want to arrange this when they like your resume.
What is an interview.
You need to use this general soft skill when working with others.
In this session, we learned how to look at the media and how to use the internet safely.
What is Digital Literacy
Employers sometimes ask for these with your resume.
What is a cover letter.
You pay these to the government.
You should wear this to a meeting with an employer.
What are appropriate/professional clothes (description accepted!).
This general term for sharing information, whether verbally or visually.
What is communication.
This word means to quickly learn new skills or behaviours and change to meet new circumstances.
What is adaptability.
Name some commonly used job searching websites.
What is Indeed, UsedVictoria, Craigslist, Kijiji, WorkBC, Monster...
You should always have some money set aside for this.
What are emergencies.
When an employer asks you to tell them about you, you can use this type of speech.
You use this skill when you are having a disagreement with someone.
What is conflict resolution.
In this session, we learned about trusting our own abilities and being courageous.
What is confidence.
You should always do this before submitting your resume.
What is tailor it and/or proofread it.
This is income - expenses.
What is a budget.
You should follow up a meeting with an employer with this.
What is a thank you.
It can be hard to have this kind of attitude all the time.
What is a positive attitude.
This is sometimes hard to do, but ____ for ____ is an important skill when you are stuck.
What is asking for help.
Name three ways you can search for a job.
What are networking, internet search, word-of-mouth, in-person, flyers, job fairs, employment agencies...
You need one of these numbers to start working.
What is a SIN (social insurance number).
Employers may ask these kinds of questions that start with "Tell me about a time..."
What are behavioural interview questions.
In this workshop, we learned about owning up to our successes and our failures.
What is accountability.
You need to act this way at work.
What is professional.