Career Interest
What is Self-Awareness?
How an individual knows and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
How long should your resume be?
One page is standard. Two pages is acceptable. Varies if you are creating a visual resume.
What kind of shoes should you wear to work?
Closed toed shoes
What should you do if you are going to be late to work?
Call your boss as soon as possible-before you are late.
What does initiative mean?
the ability to assess and initiate things independently
What are values?
A person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life.
What should you bring to an interview?
Copies of your resume.
Pen and paper.
Pre-written questions for your interviewers.
A list of references.
Breath mints or floss.
A bag, briefcase or portfolio that neatly contains all your items.
If you get injured on the job what should you do?
Fill out the correct paperwork and inform that managers.
If you need to take a day off of work what do you do?
Speak with your boss and maybe ask a coworker to fill-in for you or trade shifts
What is the best way to prevent Termination?
Personal Responsibility/ Professionalism
Be a great employee
Save documents and communications
Simply Check-in with your supervisor
How can a Career Interest Survey help you?
Identifies the career cluster that matches your skills and interests
Who makes a good reference? How many should you have?
A close and professional non-family. Teacher, former manager, Work Coordinator, Job Coach, etc. Have 3-4 references.
You see liquids on the floor, what do you do?
Manager that might direct you to HR, Human Resources.
When your supervisor gives you feedback, how should you respond?
Acknowledge the feedback and offer solutions.
What important information should you have before starting a new job?
Phone numbers of manager(s)
What is Self Advocacy?
The action of representing oneself or one’s views or interests.
How can you prepare for interview questions?
Interview script and/or ‘Flip the script’ ask other questions
Where can you get up to date information about COVID policies?
Manager that might direct you to HR, Human Resources.
What are the 5 types of communication?
• verbal (sounds, language, and tone of voice)
• aural (listening and hearing)
• non-verbal (facial expressions, body language, and posture)
• written (journals, emails, blogs, and text messages)
• visual (signs, symbols, and pictures)
What steps are there in problem solving?
Identify, Define, Explore (brainstorm), take Action, and Look Back (review)
Why should you know both your abilities and areas of need (strengths/weaknesses)?
Why are non-verbals and communication skills important in an interview?
The interview can be an indication to employers of how the candidate or employee will interact with supervisors, co-workers, and customers or resolve conflicts when they arise.
What is a workplace hazard?
Physical hazards-the most common include vibration, noise and slips, trips and falls
Ergonomic hazards- physical factors that harm the musculoskeletal system, such as repetitive movement, manual handling(lifting/carrying) and poor body positioning
What is “active” listening?
Active listening involves listening with all senses. As well as giving full attention to the speaker
What are the most common reasons for termination?
Personality Responsibility
(punctuality, attendance, not showing initiative, respect, inappropriate language and behavior, social media mistakes, stealing, alcohol/drug use, lying, poor hygiene)