Resumes & Interviews
From a French word meaning "to sum up" or summary
Resume
The National Study of Millionaires revealed that millionaires are more likely to do what each month?
Read one nonfiction book
The first step to finding your dream job, it includes identifying your talents, passions, and values.
Discovery
Name one of the biggest emerging Jobs that we discussed.
AI intelligence, Robotic engineers, data scientists, software engineers, customer service reps, behavioral health techs, cybersecurity specialist, and cloud engineers
On average, 18 to 25 year olds spend an average of 7.5 hours doing what each week?
Playing video games
True or False: Many employers will research job candidate's social media posts.
True
A widely recognized perception or impression of an individual based on conduct, experience, skills, and actions.
Personal Brand
What is your current dream job? Explain why and how it fits with your talents, values, and passions.
Varied answers.
The idea that you should connect with people who are doing what you want to do and get in the right places in order to find new opportunities related to your dream job
Proximity Principle
Someone who supports, guides, and advises another person over a period of time.
Mentor
A great way to make an impression after an interview is to send a handwritten thank-you note to your interviewer within what time span after your interview?
48 Hours
Someone who starts and runs their own business.
Entrepreneur
What is the point where your greatest talents, passions, and values intersect?
Your sweet spot
What percent of interns are offered jobs at the company they intern for?
70%
If you're not learning, you're not _________.
Growing.
How should you dress for an interview?
To the company's dress code, business attire if you're unsure.
Name three characteristics of entrepreneurs.
Risk-taking, confident, motivated, disciplined, passionate, etc.
What are the two most common/popular jobs in America? (think capitalism)
Cashiers/retail worker and fast food employees
What's the difference between hard and soft skills?
Hard skills are what you can do, you learn them on the job, and are specific skills. Soft skills are interpersonal, they include how you work with others and your personality traits
The quote we read from Charlie Jones said "You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the _________ and the __________."
People you meet and the books you read.
What are four questions you could ask a hiring manager during an interview?
What's the company culture like? What do you enjoy most about your work? How will my performance be measured? How long have most people been with the company? Etc.
What are some factors that help you identify your personal brand?
What you want people to think about you, what your passions and values are, and which character traits are evident in you already.
What are 3 identifying factors that need to intersect to find your sweet spot?
Talents, values, and passions.
Give three examples of experiences that can get you in close proximity to your dream job.
Entry level positions, job Shadowing, volunteering, having conversations with people in the field you want to be in
What qualifies someone as a mentor?
They're accomplished in the area you would like guidance, understanding of life's obstacles, and caring/value the mentor relationship.