Job Search
Newspapers, business websites, networking, and job boards
What are ways to job search?
How many days can I have off? Can I bring my child to work? How much do I get paid?
What are questions NOT to ask in an interview?
Looking for things to do when you are not busy or asking for extra work?
What is initiative?
Rent, utilities, food, transportation, and phone
What are your basic expenses, NEEDS?
NAR/NAC, Food Handlers, STARS, Forklift, CPR, Drivers license, CDL, Beauty school, I-Best
What are some short-term training opportunities?
Snagajob, Go2worksouce, LinkedIn, and craigslist
What are job search sites?
Arrive early, shake hands, smile, dress appropriately
What are ways to behave for an interview?
Missed the bus, I had no ride, my car broke down, I was in a fight, my baby is sick
What are unacceptable reasons for missing work?
Cable, going out to eat, internet, shopping spree, tattoo's
What are WANTS?
University, military, Community college, apprenticeships, Job Corps
What are long-term (more than one year) training opportunities?
Using friends, family and everyone you know to help you job search
What is networking?
Googling website, mission statement, # of employees, business history
What is researching the business or employer in order to prepare for an interview?
Smiling, having a positive attitude, being polite, helping others, carrying your own weight, not gossiping
What are ways to get along with co-workers?
List of all known expenses each month
What is a budget?
Financial Aid, Employer, Save, Community resources, military
What are ways to pay for training?
Resume, Application and References
What are 3 things you need to job search?
When will you make a decision about this position? What is your favorite thing about this company? What is the most important thing you are looking for in this position?
What are questions to ask at the end of an interview?
Showing up late, texting on the clock, gossiping and/or no show
What are ways to get fired?
FICA, Medicare, Federal income tax
What is withheld from your paycheck?
Advancement opportunities, resume builder, money, more opportunities, meet more people, network, feeling of accomplishment
What are benefits for obtaining further education/training?
State ID and Social security card or School ID and Birth Cert. or school record and report of birth
What are official documents needed in order to be hired?
Why are you the best person for the job?
What the question "tell me about yourself" is really asking?
Not adding boss to FB/MS, not using slang when speaking with employer, and asking an employer ahead of time when wanting time off work
What are appropriate ways to communicate with supervisor?
The total amount before deductions in a paycheck
What are your gross wages?
Long-term experience, training, obtaining certificate, college, ask for more responsibility
What are ways to make more money above minimum wage?