Finding the job
What technique is consistently rated as the best way to find work.
What is Networking?
If I have work at 2:00, what time should I arrive?
1:45 Always 10-15 minutes before your scheduled shift
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
a resume should be only one page (and never more than two)?
True or false, different skills may be needed/required for different jobs?
True: Not all jobs are going to require the same skills, try to find a job that matches skills that you have.
What is an Elevator pitch
Clear brief message or "commercial" about you
This is who you can network with
Who is "Everyone"!
What should you do to your work clothes prior to going to work?
Wash them, iron them, set out the night before
This is how you should dress when dropping off resumes at a company or when attending job fairs.
What is professional.
What are some skills needed for a sales associate?
You need to know how to make change, count money and customer service skills.
How long is an elevator pitch?
25-30 seconds
Name 2 websites you can use to search for jobs.
What are: .www.monster.com, .www.indeed.com, careerbuilders.com, Linkedin.com
You should remain _______ if a customer is upset
Calm and call a manager
This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization.
What is proofreading?
What are the skills needed for a baker?
You need to have punctuality, attention to detail and time management skills
What are 3 things included in an elevator pitch?
Brief description of yourself, what you offer, what are the benefits of having you, how you do what you do
These are 3 ways to look for work.
1.Internet 2.Answering local newspaper ads, 3.Placement Agencies, temp. services, 4.Asking family, friends, or professionals 5.Cold calling 6Dropping off resumes at businesses
If you need a day off from work you should tell your boss how far in advance?
2 Weeks
These are the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people who can describe your ability to do the job.
What are references?
Name 3 hard skills that a fast food worker would need to have?
What is: make the food, take orders, run the register, clean the restaurant, follow food safety rules....
What is the most important thing to do with an elevator pitch?
practice it OUT LOUD
Name 3 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
1.Personal Issues 2.Family 3.Politics 4.Bad mouthing past employers 5.Religion/Nationality 6.Salary
You should use sick days only when you are....
Actually sick!
This part of the resume tells the employer what position you are applying for.
What is an objective?
Which of these does not belong?
a. Changing oil on a car
b. Running a cash register
c. Being dependable
d. operating machinery in a factory
What is c. being dependable?
How many sentences are typically in and elevator pitch?
8-10 sentences