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100
Give an example of someone would be well-suited to write you a letter of recommendation during a job search?
Former manager, supervisor etc.
100
What information should you include at the very beginning of your resume?
Name, address, e-mail, phone number.
100
Where is the closest Employment Ontario location?
Lincoln Fields Mall
100
Someone who starts and runs his or her own business is often referred to as a what?
Entrepreneur
100
What does it mean to be a seasonal employee?
Seasonal employment includes positions that are available for a certain part of the year.
200
What shouldn't you include in your resume?
Social insurance number, height, weight, ethnicity etc.
200
Name a website that lists job openings online.
Kijiji, Workopolis, Indeed etc.
200
What is an apprentice?
A person who works for another in order to learn a trade.
200
How many times will a person change jobs during their lifetime?
3-5
300
Name three qualities/characteristics which make an employee professional.
Punctual, dressing appropriately, being prepared etc.
300
True or false: You should include all positions you've ever had on your résumé.
False. You should only include relevant positions.
300
What does YSB stand for?
Youth Services Bureau
300
Give an example of a franchise.
Mcdonalds, Subway, Tim Hortons etc.
300
Who has the highest unemployment rate in Canada: men, women or youth?
Youth, 13.6%.
400
What is a good way to prepare for an interview?
Develop possible interview questions, practice with a friend, reasearch the company etc.
400
_______ is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or employment application.
Cover letter
400
Name one service offered by Employment Ontario.
Focus on Youth, Summer Job Service etc.
400
What is one of the best ways of gaining experience in a particular field while in school?
Internships
400
What was the most in-demand job in Ottawa last year?
Registered Nurse
500
What is a 'cold call'?
Approaching an employer who has not publically announced any job openings.
500
What does 'CV' stand for?
Curriculum Vitae
500
What is the job of an employment agency?
An agency that finds employers or employees for those seeking them.
500
Which unit of a company will often conduct interviews with job applicants?
Human Resources
500
What is the unemployment rate in Canada?
6.8%