Planning Career Goals
What are career goals?
Specific milestones a person wants to achieve in regards to employment.
What does appearance mean?
It means how you look.
List 2 ways to look for jobs.
VR, Newspaper, community boards, job fairs, libraries, stores, networking, Social Media, Internet, etc.
What is a resume?
A summary of your abilities and experiences.
What is a job application?
A form that a business will ask you to fill out if you are interested in getting a job.
What are short term-goals?
Smaller goals that will help you achieve your long-term goal.
When going to a job interview, should you dress in their uniform, or dress as professionally as possible?
Dress professional. Wear their uniform once you get the job!
What does "persistence" mean?
It means to keep working hard and never give up!
True or False:
Your resume should be neatly hand-written.
FALSE!
It should be printed.
True or False:
It's okay to leave some answers blank on a job application.
FALSE!
If something does not apply to you, write N/A
"I want to be rich!" Is a vague goal. What can we do to make it a better goal?
Make it more specific, set a certain amount of money to spend, put a time limit, etc.
What does hygiene mean?
It means taking care of yourself and staying healthy.
What is the difference between education and training?
Education is specifically for school, training are extra programs not necessarily for school.
Which one of these should NOT be a reference:
Counselor, teacher, relative, past boss, past coworker.
What are long-term goals?
A goal that will take a long time to complete.
Name 3 things you should NOT wear to the job interview.
Open toed shoes, lots of jewelry, unkempt beard, etc.
What three documents are most important during your job search?
Resume, Cover Letter, Job Application.
What are some extra sections you can add to a resume?
Honors and awards, extracurricular activities.
What does "make a good impression" mean?
An impression is a feeling. You want the employer to have a good feeling about you.
What does S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant, and Timely.
Wash hands, brush hair/teeth, shower daily, deodorant, clean fingernails, get enough sleep, etc.
What does Networking mean?
Talking with people.
What are the four parts of a resume?
Personal information, work experience, education, and references.
What are references?
Someone who is willing to but a good word in for you and recommend you for a job.