Applications
On an application, what is the difference between a section that says optional and required?
optional - fill it out the section if you want
required-must fill out the section
What is a resume?
Snap shot of your high school career
When do you know if you are ready to begin the job search?
Age, maturity, opportunity, parent/guardian telling you to find a job, ready to make the commitment.
What is a Mock Interview and why is it helpful?
Practice-get feedback
What is important to know when creating a budget.
Monthly paycheck/income
The job you are applying for is for evenings and weekends. What should you put down under Days/Hours Available to Work?
after school 4-8 and on weekends open to close
Identify 2 reasons that you would use a resume?
Marketing tool that advertises yourself to an employer, teacher recommendation, volunteer position, class officer...
What is the current CT minimum wage?
$16.94
You have an interview at 3:30pm - when should you arrive?
At least 10 minutes prior
When creating a budget, what is the difference between a want and a need?
Need - food, shelter, clothing
Want - cable, gaming system, taking a vacation
Why is it important to fill out the references section of the application?
People that will be contacted by your potential employer for a recommendation.
Why do we bold information on a resume?
To bring attention to something that is important.
What are the 3 employment categories for teens?
Seasonal, Temporary, Regular - Part-time
What 4 things should you bring to an interview?
Any required documents, resume, pad, pen, questions you may have
Essentials typically account for 50% of a budget, what are essentials? Name 3.
Fixed expenses such as student loans, credit card payment, rent, car loan, insurance, utilities, groceries, child care.
Regarding online applications...What 3 things should you do before hitting the submit button?
All required sections are filled out, no errors, all additional information required is downloaded with your application.
When should you update your resume?
When contact information changes or new information has to be added.
Identify 4 ways that you can find a job.
Inquire about school/ town programs, Network with family and friends, on-line employment sites, cold call.
Identify at least 4 things that an employer will be judging you on during the interview?
punctuality, dress, body posture
communication, eye contact,
If you are find you are unable to stay with in your budget...Name 4 things that you can do to help fix this problem?
get a second job, get a roommate, stop eating out, move back home and save money, only buy what you need, cut out cable services.
Why is it important to read everything before signing the application?
Once signed, the application becomes a legal document. If some thing comes up, you can not say you didn't know.
Name 5 areas that a resume should include?
Name (contact info), Objective, Strengths, Education, Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, Achievements, Community/School Clubs, Hobbies.
Teenagers must be aware of these 5 things before accepting a job? What are they?
1. Company following the Labor Laws
2. Understanding you hourly wages/pay schedule
3. Work and School Schedule balance
4. Treatment and respect
5. What you will learn/advancement
It is said, You never have a second chance to make a good first impression What does this mean?
How you present yourself the first time—your behavior, tone, appearance, attitude—can have a lasting impact, and it’s much harder to undo a bad impression than it is to make a good one from the start.
Budgets usually follow the 50/30/20 rule. What is this?
50 - needs, 30- wants and 20-future (savings)