Interview Tips
When the interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, name one thing you should include.
Any Appropriate response
The best way to create a good first impression on a resume
A. Listing two contact phone numbers
B. Using a fancy bold font for your name
C. List your social media accounts
D. Professional email address
What is professional email adresss?
Which one should you not do at a Job Fair
A. Ask about pay and benefits
B. Collect business cards
C. Plan out your route
D. Communicate what you want and what you have to offer
What is ask about pay and benefits?
Job that only requires an Associate's Degree
A. Management Information Systems
B. Software Engineer
C. Air Traffic Controller
D. Pharmacist
What is Air Traffic Controller?
Official name of the industry that includes Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub
Side Hustle
Gig Economy
Flexible Income
Independent Contracting
What is gig economy
One thing to do before your interview
A. Arrive 1 hour early
B. Turn off your phone before entering
C. Put gas in your car on the way to the interview
D. Buy new cologne/perfume
What is turn off your phone before entering?
When describing yourself in your resume, which word or phrase gives the best impression of your skills
A. Hard-working
B. Team Player
C. Collaborative
D. Punctual
What is collaborative?
The meaning of ATS when doing your job search:
A. Applicant Tracking System
B. Apply Through Searching
C. Apply Then Subscribe
D. Automated Tracking Software
What is Applicant Tracking System?
The teen job with the best salary
A. Food Service
B. Lifeguard
C. Farmhand
D. Pet Sitter
What is pet sitter?
Document needed to work in the maritime industry
TWIC card
Visa
Passport
OSHA 10 certification
What is a TWIC Card
A thing to avoid during your interview
A. Tightly crossing legs
B. Keeping arms at sides
C. Wait to be told where to sit
D. Look at the interviewer in the eyes
What is tightly crossing legs
Things that can be included in the experience section when a person has no work history
Examples: Volunteering, school clubs, extracurricular activities such as band or sports, babysitting, faith-based activities
Which of the following would you not use Chatgpt for in your job search
A. Researching companies you applied to
B. Inserting exact wording from job descriptions into into the resume
C. Writing cover letters
D. Getting answers to standard questions
What is inserting exact wording from job descriptions into into the resume?
The largest percentage of workforce in our area are in what industry
A. Retail Trade
B. Healthcare and Social Assistance
C. Construction
D. Manufacturing
What is Healthcare and Social Assistance
A good question to ask at the end of the interview is:
A. What is the starting salary for the position?
B. What does this company do?
C. What's your favorite thing about working here?
D. How many vacation and sick days will I receive?
What's your favorite thing about working here?
What is normally not a good idea for your resume
A. Include only the highest level of education
B. Keep it to 2 pages or less
C. Have one go-to resume for all jobs
D. For more that one page use paper clips instead of staples
What is have one go-to resume for all jobs?
A good practice to keep in mind for virtual interviews:
A. Use a lot of movement to show your enthusiasm
B. When using a background screen make sure it is white
C. Place lighting behind you for the best light
D. Don't over-apologize for technical issues
What is Don't over-apologize for technical issues?
The medical career that has the highest average salary in Alabama
A. Family Medicine Physicians
B. Orthodontist
C. General Dentistry
D. Nurse Anesthetists
What is a Family Medicine Physician?
Local employer that employs the most people
A. Austal
B. University of South Alabama
C. MCPSS
D. City/County of Mobile
What is MCPSS?