Resume
True or false? Is it important to list the job activities that you completed while working at that job? (prior work experience)
True, so the people hiring can see the skills you have learned from the prior job.
How should you answer to, could you tell me about yourself and describe your background?
Weave together how your academic training and your passion for the industry the company specializes in, combined with your work experience, make you a great fit for the job.
What does YTD mean on a pay stub?
Year-To-Date
Definition of integrity
Someone who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. Someone who practices and encourages open communication with colleagues and managers.
True or false should you have a back up career?
True you might realize you don't like the career you chose.
What happens if you have no work experience?
If you have no work experience then you can volunteer or undertake projects at school that allow you to develop skills in areas such as customer service.
How should you answer to what type of work environment do you prefer?
Do research on the organization and its culture before the interview. Your preferred environment should closely align to the company’s workplace culture.
What is gross pay?
The total an employee earns before taxes and any other deductions are taken away.
Definition of business etiquette.
The requirements and expectations of social and business behavior, practices and conduct that are prescribed by social convention, and a code of ethical behavior among professionals.
What should you identify about yourself before choosing a career?
Skills that you have and interest that you possess.
Why are resumes important?
Resumes are important because a resume is an important tool that can help you show hiring managers you are a qualified and skilled job candidate.
How should you answer to how do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
Share an instance when you remained calm despite stress. If it’s a skill you’re developing, acknowledge that and include the steps you’re taking to respond better to pressure in the future.
What is the Federal Income Tax called on a pay stub?
Fed W/H Tax
Definition of competence.
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that contribute to individual and organizational performance.
Two things you need for your post high school career.
Critical thinking an problem solving skills.
What do you have to include in your resume?
Resumes detail your work experience, training, education and past accomplishments to help hiring managers accurately assess whether you're a good fit for a certain role.
How should you answer to when you’re balancing multiple projects, how do you keep yourself organized?
Discuss a specific instance when you stayed on track. Talk about the importance and urgency of the projects you were working on and how you allocated your time accordingly.
What is the Social Security Tax called on a pay stub?
FICA
Definition of Conscientiousness.
Includes valuable qualities such as dependability, organization, and thoroughness. Conscientious people are hard workers who orient themselves around goals and achievements.
What kind of experience should you attempt to strengthen on your resume, to job hires?
Work experience, volunteer experience, research about the job, and the required education needed for the job.
Three things to avoid putting in your resume.
1. Spelling and grammar mistakes.
2. Showcasing a lack of work experience.
3. Using unprofessional or hard-to-read fonts.
4. Incorporating all you've ever done.
How should you answer to what are your salary expectations?
It’s often better to discuss a salary range rather than a specific number during the interview and leaving room for negotiation. It’s also better to be on the side of caution and quote a slightly higher number as it’s easier to negotiate downward than upward.
What is net pay?
Take-home pay or the amount employees earn after all payroll deductions are subtracted from their gross pay.
Definition of professionalism.
Conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence. Communicating effectively and appropriately and always finding a way to be productive.
What circumstances should you consider before committing to your job?
Finances, family, disability, language, timing, and the job market.