Resume
How many pages should a resume be: 1 or 2 or 3
Your resume should be only 1 page-brief history of who you are
What type of writing tool should you always use on a job application?
Preferable BLACK PEN
No pencil
No colored pens (pink, green and etc)
What are references?
Who can be your reference-name 2 types of people
Professional people who can say good things about your work ethic.
Teachers, internship supervisors, PSSC instructors, coaches, your former BOSS
What is the first thing you need to consider when getting a job?
What TYPE of work do you want to do such as childcare, retail, food worker, law enforcement, warehouse, driver and etc.
What can RTP help you with when getting a job? List 3 things!
State ID, social security card, list of jobs in the community, completing your resume, references or cover letter, help practice for a 'real' interview, take you to a business, apply for services from an employment agency
Why do we need a resume?
A resume can be a substitute for an application
It provides in more detail, your skills, education and work experience
What is the top section of a job application?
Your personal information such as full name, address, telephone number, age and etc.
What information do you need to include for your references?
FULL NAME, name of company, title of the person (supervisor, owner, co-worker), address of the company, telephone number and email address if possible.
You need to get a business card from the company that you work for!
Once you have chosen a business to apply to, what do you need to do next about the company?
Research the business! Go visit the company. Talk to someone at the company. Research them on the internet. Call them. Do you know somebody who works there-get the info!
What can DVR help you with?
Who is the woman who represents DVR?
Vocational training, finding paid employment, independent living issues, bus pass, glasses, assistive technology, social security benefits issues
What should you include at the top of your resume?
What is the section called?
Your: full name, full address, telephone number and email address
The top section is called the 'Heading'
Why is it important to follow all directions on a job application.
If you make mistakes, or write information backwards or omit important information it will reflect 'badly' on who you are.
Business can not trust you to follow directions
What is a Cover Letter?
It is a short brief letter that you write to the company that you are applying to.
What are 2 documents that you need to have to get a job?
State ID if you are over 18 years old and a social security card.
The company needs to photocopy them for your file
Who spoke to us at the Mall-name the company?
What 3 things did they teach or tell us about jobs?
Nordstrom's
Interviewing skills, dressing up for the job, researching, how Nordstrom's operates, training
If you have not worked before, what can you put down for 'experience'?
Volunteer work, activities at your school or church, helping a neighbor, sports team, structured hobby
You need to do SOMETHING!
What do you need in order to complete an on-line application on the computer?
Usually, you will need an email address and set up a password to save it just in case.
You may need to attach your resume or cover letter.
How many paragraphs should a cover letter be?
3 not more than 4
Connect them all to the JOB TITLE/POSITION
Make sure you that you include the title of the position on your application, include it on your resume under the OBJECTIVE section, type it on your cover letter and tailor your interview questions to the job title.
Name 5 websites or community resources to help you find a job?
DVR, WorkSource, Wesfield Mall list, Airport Job's Office and the HotList, YMCA Hot List, Indeed, Monster.com, BTown Blog, Craig;s List
What other sections are included in a resume?
Heading, Objective (what job you are applying for), Education/Training, Work Experience, Skills, Hobbies
What are 5 things you should NOT do on a job application?
No white out, no scratching out, no lying, include full information (i.e. full name of boss), do not leave certain areas 'blank' like a contact telephone number
What are the 3 sections (paragraphs) of a cover letter?
1. Introduction of your self and what position and company that you are applying for.
2. Describe your skills and work experiences that help you get the job-sell yourself!
3. Thank them for reading the letter and ask them for an interview. Have them call you.
Each person names a place where you can go and apply for a job right now!
Has each person completed a resume and references?
The answer is up to you?
How much does DVR cost?
How much does Airport Job's Office cost?
How much does WorkSource cost?
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