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This is when you should arrive for an interview.
What should you do fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview?
100
This is what you should do if you did not get the job you were interviewed for.
When do you ask for feedback?
100
It is the recommended number of pages for an effective resume.
Why should a resume be only one page (and never more than two)?
100
This technique is consistently rated as the best way to find work.
What is Networking?
100
The most effective statement you can use to describe your skills.
What is a "Benefit Statement" or "20 Second Summary"?
200
These are the 3 most effective ways to prepare for an upcoming interview
Why should we: 1. Research the company 2. Practice answering interview questions 3. Dress appropriately 4. Take references and extra copies of resume and cover letter 5. Check how to get there (Google Maps/Mapquest)
200
This should be done within 24 hours after an interview.
When do you send a thank you note to the employer who has just interviewed you?
200
This is how you should dress when dropping off resumes at a company or when attending job fairs.
When do you wear interview appropriate clothing besides at an interview?
200
These are 3 ways to look for work.
1.Internet 2.Answering local newspaper ads, 3.Placement Agencies, temp. services, like "Kelly Services" 4.Employment Services like "Job Skills" 5.Asking family, friends, or professionals 6.Cold calling 7.Dropping off resumes at businesses
200
These are 2 websites you can use to search for jobs.
What are: 1.www.fairylakejobs.ca 2.www.jobbank.gc.ca 3.www.monster.com 4.www.indeed.ca 5.www.workopolis.com 6.www.eluta.ca
300
These are the 3 best ways to present yourself and to look confident during an interview.
When do we: 1. Firm handshake 2. Sit up straight, don't slouch 3. Keep eye contact 4. Don't fidget 5. Don't forget to smile 6. Stay upbeat and focused and act confident 7. Don't ask about salary 8. Don't discuss personal information, be professional 9. Before leaving, ask what the next steps are in the interview process, when can you follow up
300
A few days after your job interview, it is important to do this.
When do we follow up with the employer by phone?
300
This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization.
What is proofreading?
300
This is who you can network with
Who is "Everyone"!
300
This is the movie we watched in class about "making changes".
What is, "Who Moved My Cheese?"
400
These are 3 examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview.
1.Personal Issues 2.Family 3.Politics 4.Bad mouthing past employers 5.Religion/Nationality 6.Salary
400
It is important to get one of these at the end of an interview so you have all the correct contact information for the employer.
Why do we ask for the employer’s business card at the end of an interview?
400
These are the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people who can describe your ability to do the job.
What are references?
400
This is when you schedule time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for in their employees, what the work atmosphere is like, etc.
What is an informational interview?
400
Blue, Gold, Green, Orange
What are the 4 colour personalities in "Personality Dimensions"?
500
These are 3 things you should do when getting ready for an interview (hygiene).
When should we: 1.shower 2.apply deodorant 3.brush teeth 4.brush your hair 5.clean your fingernails 6.little or no perfume 7.put on clean appropriate clothing, socks and shoes
500
These are 3 things not to do before an interview to maintain fresh breath.
What is: 1.no smoking 2.no drinking coffee or alcohol 3.no eating food with strong odors (onions, garlic) 4.no doing drugs
500
This part of the resume tells the employer what postion you are applying for.
What is an objective?
500
This is a technological way of networking.
What is Social Media (like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)?
500
If you.... 1.do not answer the interview questions well 2.act like you don't want the job 3.slouch in the chair 4.don't make eye contact 5.you are chewing gum 6.talking badly about a past employer.
What are some reasons why you may not get the job?