Resume Ready
What document summarizes your skills, education and experience for an employer?
What does "availability" mean on a job application?
The days and times you can work.
What should you do with your phone before an interview?
Silence it and put it away
Your shift starts at 4:00. You arrive ready to work at 3:55. Does this show reliability or unreliability?
Reliability
What is my favorite holiday?
Halloween
Name two experiences a high school student can include on a resume besides a paid job.
Volunteering, sports, clubs, leadership, babysitting
An application asks for a reference. Name one appropriate person you could ask.
A teacher, coach, supervisor or volunteer coordinator who knows you well. Ask their permission first.
Name two things that make an outfit appropriate for a job interview.
Clean, neat, in good condition and appropriate for the workplace.
You realize you're going to be late. What should you do?
Notify the supervisor as soon as possible, follow the workplace's reporting procedure and give an honest arrival estimate.
What does JAG stand for?
Jobs for America's Graduates
Spot the problem: Your resume lists your phone number and the email address "lazyboi420@email.com"
The email address is unprofessional. Use a simple address based on your name.
You can't work Tuesdays because of practice. Should you list yourself as available every day to improve your chances? Explain
No. Give honest availability so the employer can schedule you accurately.
Improve this answer: "Why do you want to work here?" "Because I need money"
Explain an interest in the job or company and what you could contribute. Example: "I enjoy helping people, and I'd like to bring my teamwork skills to your store."
You finished your assigned work early. What should you do before pulling out your phone?
Ask the supervisor what else needs to be done or start another approved task.
Your team has 20 seconds: Name five skills that could help someone succeed both in school and at work
Any five distinct reasonable skills.
- Communication, teamwork, organization, time management, problem-solving, adaptability, leadership or listening
You're applying for your first job. How could being on a sports team show that you would be a good employee? Give two examples
Teamwork, commitment, following directions, managing time, or handling feedback
Be honest. Include relevant unpaid experience if the instructions allow it, or indicate that you have no paid work experience.
How can you answer "What is a weakness you're working on?" Give an example.
Name a real weakness and explain how you're improving it. Example: "I sometimes hesitate to speak in groups, so I've been volunteering to present in class."
A customer is upset about something you didn't cause. How should you respond?
Stay calm, listen, speak respectfully and help within your role or involve a supervisor.
What is our school mascot and colors?
Raiders - Blue and Gold
Improve this resume statement: "Helped at school stuff." Include an action and a specific detail.
"Organized supplies and welcomed families at three school events." Students should use truthful details.
Find three problems: An applicant guesses their employment dates, lists a reference without asking and submits without checking for mistakes
They should verify their dates, ask the reference's permission and proofread before submitting.
Answer this interview question using a specific example: "Tell me about a time you worked through a challenge with a team."
Must include the challenge, what the student personally did and the outcome. School, sports, volunteering and work examples count.
You want to quit your job. What is the best way to do this?
This is my first year at Reed as a teacher, but what year is this as a coach?
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