RESUME AND INTERVIEW
■What do you need to bring with you to an interview?
Resume, references, form of ID
■CAN YOU ENLIST IN THE TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD AS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL?
YES
MAINTAINING EYE CONTACT WITH AN EMPLOYER ESTABLISHES DOMINANCE AND YOU SHOULD NOT DO IT.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE, MAINTAINING EYE CONTACT SHOWS CONFIDENCE......BUT DONT MAKE IT WEIRD
Can you have an Active Duty Status in the National Guard?
Yes, AGR Program
HOW SHOULD YOU DRESS FOR YOUR INTERVIEW?
DRESS AT THE LEVEL YOU'RE SEEKING
NAME AT LEAST TWO THINGS THAT NEED TO BE INCLUDED ON YOUR RESUME?
WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, MILITARY EXPERIENCE (VETERANS PREFERENCE)
IS THE NATIONAL GUARD A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMY?
YES, YOU SERVE ONE WEEKEND A MONTH
THE NATIONAL GURD IS ARMY PERSONNEL THAT RESIDE IN THE STATES FOR STATE EMERGENCIES.
WHAT IS OJT?
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING
CAN YOU BE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND STILL HAVE A FULL- TIME CIVILIAN CAREER?
YES!
I WAS A FULL-TIME KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AND DID THE NATIONAL GUARD PART-TIME!
HAVING QUESTIONS READY TO ANSWER IS A GREAT WAY TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW?
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE, BEING PREPARED AND PRACTICING QUESTIONS HELPS WITH CONFIDENCE DURING THE INTERVIEW
■WHEN INTRODUCING YOURSELF TO A NEW EMPLOYER FOR AN INTERVIEW, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
KEEP EYE CONTACT, FIRMLY SHAKE HANDS, SMILE, NO SLOUCHING, TURN PHONE OFF
You will be a Nationally Certified EMT and a State of Tennessee AEMT (Requirement for Fire Department)once completing this job training in the National Guard.
Combat Medic 68W
YOU SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE DO THIS TO YOUR RESUME PRIOR TO SENDING IT TO AN EMPLOYER
PROOFREAD AND EDIT
If you join the Tennessee National Guard, are you obligated to remain in Tennessee until your contract is complete?
No, you can interstate transfer to any state at any time during your contract!
WHEN TYPING YOUR RESUME, USING CAPS AND COLORS IS A GREAT WAY TO PERSONALIZE YOUR RESUME.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE! NEVER USE COLORED FONT OR CAPS
SHOWING UP EARLY FOR AN INTERVIEW IS RUDE AND NOT NECESSARY
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE, BEING PUNCTUAL IS A STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONALISM
■WHEN DID SSG MCDANIEL ENLIST IN THE NATIONAL GUARD?!
JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL, SHE CAN RETIRE IN 4 YEARS
WHAT CAN YOU INCLUDE WITH YOUR RESUME AND INTERVIEW THAT GIVES YOU CREDIBILITY?
REFERENCES WITH NAME, NUMBER AND ADDRESS
What state did SSG McDaniel first enlist with the National Guard?
Virginia National Guard
YOU SHOULD PUT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON YOUR RESUME
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
■WHY IS A RESUME SO IMPORTANT?
It is an employer's first impression of you before meeting you.
YOU GET BOTH FEDERAL EDUCATION BENEFITS AND STATE EDUCATION BENEFITS WITH THE NATIONAL GUARD?
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE, THE STATE BENEFIT ALONE WILL COVER YOUR MASTER'S DEGREE
TENNESSEE STRONG ACT
GI BILL
DOES VETERAN'S PREFERENCE REALLY EXIST?
YES! BECAUSE RESILIENCY, MOTIVATION, PUNCTUALITY, DISCIPLINED, INDEPENDENT, PROFESSIONALISM
*COMPANIES WITH A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF RESERVE STATUS SOLDIERS RECEIVE A TAX BREAK.
Can you be a pilot and work on UH-60 (Helicopter) in the National Guard?
YES, and also be an airframe mechanic for airplanes!
SHOULD YOU USE HYPOTHETICAL EXPERIENCES OR REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES DURING AN INTERVIEW?
USE REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES, REFRAIN FROM USING HYPOTHETICAL EXPERIENCES.
DON'T EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WOULD DO, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!