Soft Skills Vs Hard Skills
A skill that is not limited to a specific academic discipline, area of knowledge, job, or task and is useful in any work situation, e.g. communication or organizational skills
Transferable Skill
What is the first thing to check that it is clear of foul language or images that could impact your character before you start the job search?
Social media networks
List the two types of resume for High School Students
Academic Resume and Job Resume
When completing a job application, what information do you need to have available.
Social Security
Driver’s License
Resume
Address and phone of previous employers
Starting and ending salaries of previous jobs.
List the types of interviews discussed
Groupinterviews and individual interviews
the ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals
Leadership
Is communicating with people you know to share information and advice for jobs.
Networking
What is the initial amount of time an employer takes to review an applicant’s resume?
15-20 seconds
Why is it important to read directions before starting to complete the job application?
Look at the spacing available for responses and prepare answers in advance.
Think of the application as your first test in following instructions.
To avoid errors
What is the first step to prepare for an interview?
Research the company and the position interviewing for
Technical expertise and knowledge to do a particular task or job function
Hard Skill
Great source for Networking:
Contact List
Organizations
Sports
Work
Why do you need a resume?
A marketing tool
To obtain an interview, not a job
Requirement of many organizations
To look professional and organized
To paint a picture of who you are as
a prospective employee.
What happens when a question does not apply to you in an application?
Do not leave anything blank. If it does not apply to you answer: “ N/A: Not applicable
Do not write: “See Resume” when completing the application ( But you can certainly attach your resume to the application)
During the interview, what are the essential components to secure a confident demeanor.
Strong handshake
Maintain eye contact
Listen
Formulate response and bring in your personality
Smile
Ask questions
Personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, interpersonal skills, managing people, leadership, etc. that characterize relationships with other people.
Soft Skill
Why does a resume need to be a live document?
It needs to be key word rich each time. Customized to each job description.
If you had a negative relationship with a previopus employer, how would you list that?
Avoid negative comments in your application about previous employers.
How do you prepare for an interview ( wardrobe) if you are a male or female?
Male: Solid colors - fitted suite preferrred or slacks if its an informal position( navy blue, back), Clean shave, cover tattoos, piercing, cologne to a minimum, jewelry to a minimum.
Female: Solid colors ( Navy blue, black)- Skirts to knee preferred. Jewelry to a minimum, manicured simple and timeless.perfume to a minumum, makeup to a minimum.
The process of compiling, analyzing, and interpreting the results of primary and secondary data collection.
Data analysis
Add content that is meaningful and can grab their attention
The platform mostly used by professionals to search for jobs
List the parts of a resume
Objetive/Summary of qualifications
Education
Experience
Awards/ Affiliations
Skills
References
Can you lie in an application?
No, Always answer questions truthfully.
If you were fired or downsized, you should try to be as positive as possible and leave longer explanations for the interview; some experts recommend writing “job ended” as the reason you left your last job
What questions can you ask at the end of the interview?
When should I hear back from you?
Is there going to be training available?