Job Searching
What is the name of the job search engine that starts with the letter "I"
Indeed
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
What should you include in the top section of your resume and cover letter?
Contact information
What does the SMART acronym stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Conflict cannot be avoided - True or False
True
How many jobs are you required to apply too per week in order to continue getting paid from the program?
10
What are 5 things you should do before + after an interview?
1.Research the Company
2.Make a good first impression
3.Prepared answers to interview questions
4.Create questions to ask the employer
5.Self-evaluation and follow-up after your interview
You should include your references contact information on your resume? True or False
False
What is an example of a long term goal?
►Graduate from Highschool or obtain your GED
►Obtain employment at a Full-Time or Part-Time job
►Develop a household budget
►Develop community connections
►Find Supportive housing or safe and secure housing
►Obtain financial aid to go to college
►Get a drivers licence
►Access supports from community agencies
►Apply for benefits or EI
The process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
Body Language
When do you stop job searching?
When you find and get a job
What is the acronym for STAR (STAR Technique)
Situation, Task, Action, Result
How many pages should your resume be at most?
1-2 pages long
What is an example of a short term goal?
►Apply for jobs
►Go to an event like a job fair or speed interview
►Master a specific independent living skill
►Prepare for an interview or meeting
►Work on getting a SIN card + Identification
►Meeting your counsellor
►Completing a self care activity
the practice of preparing to listen, observing what verbal and non-verbal messages are being sent, and then providing appropriate feedback for the sake of showing attentiveness to the message being presented.
Active Listening
This term can be described as talking with people in your community, former teachers, neighbours, family/friends, current or old employers to help build connections
Networking
When researching a company, what should you know about the company?
•Product and/or services
•Size of company
•Location
•History/Establishment time
•Mission Statement
•Who you are interviewing with
What should you include in your employment history section on your resume?
•Start with the most recent
•Only include what is relevant to the position you are applying for
•Include employment date, city and province
What are two benefits of having goals set for yourself?
Direction & Focus
Motivation
What are the 4 characteristics of excellent communication?
verbal
writing
listening
non verbal
What are 6 things that you should include in a proper email?
1. Person's name
2. Proper grammar
3. Proper sentences
4. Check it over
5. Proper salutation
6. Signature
For the employer to learn more about you
For you to show your understanding of the job
To confirm if this is the job you want
to potentially begin an employer relationship
What are the 5 parts to a cover letter?
Professional Letter head date to address salutation
Opening paragraph
Body/second paragraph
Closing paragraph
Closing signature
Everyone's goals are the same? True or False
False
polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.
Small talk