Applications
What is a job specific requirement?
Experience, education
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.
When setting up an interview time, what should you be aware of?
Your schedule. Make sure it is after school or on the weekend
What is the most frequently asked question during an interview?
Tell me about yourself.
Name 2 transferrable skills that an employer might look for in their employees?
Good communication skills, technology
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 per hour and what will it increase to on 1/1/2024?
$15.00 to $15.69
What are two different types of interviews.
Phone, in person or Zoom.
Why is it important to have a plan A and a plan B ?
Just incase your original plan A changes.
Why is it important to have a reference page/references? Who should you ask to a reference?
People that would be contacted by your potential employer for a recommendation. Teacher, coach, previous employer, clergy, scout leader.
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 3 things should you bring to an interview?
Resume, pad, pen, questions you may have
What is the history of the handshake?
Mid Evil times - prevented stabbings.
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,
What are 2 benefits from doing a Mock Interview?
Practice - get feedback
What 4 things should you know about yourself before you begin the job search?
What skills and interests I have.
The job openings that would align with my particular skills, interests and schedule.
Name 5 areas that a resume should include?
Name (contact info), Objective, Strengths, Education, Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, Achievements, Community/School Clubs, Hobbies.
5 things that you should do before submitting a job application either online or in person?
Read the job requirements identified to make sure you are qualified, read the directions, follow the directions, fill out all required sections, use blue or black ink, sign the application, upload/include all additional forms requested, no grammar/spelling errors, double check.
In order...What should you do prior to your interview?
1. Write down interview time in calendar
2. Review company website, 3. Prepare outfit
4. Turn off Phone. 5. Say thank you.
Name 5 things that you should avoid talking about in your job interview?
Past employers, getting fired, politics, religion, personal information, disability, health issues.