Personal Management
Career Development
Job Search
Tools and Assessments
The Bonus Section
100
· A distinct combination of emotional, personal and interpersonal skills and competencies ·Influences our overall capability to cope effectively with the demands and pressures of work and life
What is Emotional Intelligence
100
What is the first step in the career decision making process?
What is Self Assessment (understanding your interest, skills, and values)
100
This style of document highlights specific skills for which the market has high demand, is seldom used by new graduates, and is frequently used to change jobs or careers.
What is a functional style resume
100
The username and password to get on to this website is: Conestoga and Doon
What is Career Cruising
100
On what date did Discover Your Future, Stratford Campus begin?
What is Monday May 14, 2012
200
These people need to see the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson.
Who are Visual Learners
200
Understanding your ______ will help you focus your career and or job search, conduct better and more focused interviews, write better resumes and cover letters, and lead to more satisfying career choices
What are skills
200
When applying to most job (unless otherwise specified) your resume should always be accompanied with a?
What is a Cover Letter
200
This tool helps us to Understand individual preferences, styles and temperament types
What is Personality Dimensions
200
S.M.A.R.T stands for?
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACTION-ORIENTED REALISTIC TANGIBLE
300
In his landmark 1983 book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Harvard educator, Dr. _____________ _____________, strongly urged that we replace the notion of one kind of intelligence--measured by IQ--with a recognition of at least eight different kinds.
Who is Dr. Howard Gardner
300
The purpose of this career research tool is to gather information about various areas of interest that will enable to set and achieve your goals, to make yourself known to people who may provide connections to the areas that you are interested in pursuing, and to seek ideas and advice from others about future opportunities in areas of interest and what you need to do to get yourself ready.
What is Informational Interviewing / Informational Meetings
300
This item is a: A marketing tool; Your first tool for building a career, the first impression a prospective employer has of you, and a selling tool that allows you to highlight to an employer how you can contribute to the company
What is a Resume
300
This tool categorizes job titles based on area and skill level.
What is the National Occupational Classification system
300
In this document you should include: The title of the position or area that you are interested in working in A reason why you became attracted to the position and/or company specifically Personal qualities and skills that match what the employer is looking for At least one thing about you that is unique An invitation for the employer to contact you or a time when you will follow up with the employer
What is a Cover Letter
400
These people think in sounds, rhythms and patterns, and immediately respond to music either appreciating or criticizing what they hear.
What is Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence
400
Please name the four different types of skills we reviewed in this class
What is Essential Skills, Transferable Skills, Hard or Work Content Skills, and Personal Management Skills
400
How do majority of job seekers find work?
What is through the hidden job market
400
This website allows users to look up occupational descriptions, labour market information, wage, and even links you up to current job postings.
What is Working in Canada
400
This HRSDC website banks a list of current employment opportunities.
What is the Job Bank
500
This acronym F.R.A.M.E is often used in the goal setting process. What does each letter stand for?
Fantasize - Dream your wildest dreams and make sure that your goals match your values. Ask yourself: what do you want to be doing in 1 year? 5 years? What kind of person do I want to be? Reality - Fantasies can become reality, depending on how hard you are willing to work for them. Aim - Define your goal(s) by striking a balance between fantasy and reality; set a high but realistic goal. Method – Be truthful to yourself by narrowing your choices or goals to the ones you really intend to accomplish. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Evaluation - Process the results, but don’t make it the last step; evaluation should be on going.
500
Please name at least six different factors that must be considered in order to make a solid career decision
What are: The labour market demand The wage The duties Educational requirements Geographical Location Physical Requirements Industry Information Economic Trends Environment Hopes/wishes/ personal aspirations Interests Skills Values Lifestyle needs
500
Please highlight two questions that are illegal for employers to ask you during an interview
Could be a variety of answers like: What is your cultural background? What is you maiden name? Are you planning on having a family? What is your religion, sexual orientation, etc...
500
4212 Social and community service workers. Please tell me what the first two numbers stand for in the above NOC code.
What is: 4 - Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2 - This job requires a skill level B, or College level education
500
This personality type is inquisitive and always asks WHY?
What is GREEN