Job Search
Name three ways you can search for a job
1. The internet/online job sites
2. In person looking for now hiring signs/handing out resumes
3. Getting a job through a friend or family member
While working stocking shelves, you notice someone putting items in a bag without paying for them. What is the BEST thing to do in this scenario?
Alert your manager/security about the issue.
Avoid confronting/accusing the customer of any wrong doing as this could cause them to run or get violent.
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To explain why you are applying for a job and show your specific interest in a job
Critical Thinking:
This involves evaluating information, drawing conclusions, and making sound judgments.
In Canada, teens must get a work permit to work any job. True or False?
False. Only certain jobs (or provinces) require work permits.
What is Networking?
Networking is the act of gaining employment through connections such as friends, family members, community groups or school programs.
While working as a cashier, a customer gets mad at you for giving them the wrong change (you didn't). What is the WORST thing to do in this scenario?
Get angry/insult/yell at the customer. This won't do anything for you except potentially get you fired.
Instead, calmly explain the situation to the customer. If they still do not understand/remain angry, get a supervisor or manager to speak to them on your behalf.
You include volunteer work on your resume, but it cannot be put in your cover letter. True or False?
False! Volunteer work can be included in both your resume and cover letter. Only include volunteering experience in your cover letter if it is relevant to the job you are applying for.
Interpersonal Skills:
These skills enable individuals to work effectively with others, including teamwork, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence
$16 per hour
The things I post and share on social media can affect my job applications. True or False?
True. Anything put out on the internet can be tracked down and never truly goes away. This includes your potential future employers!
While working in food service, you accidentally drop some food you were about to serve on the floor. What is the BEST thing to do in this scenario?
Throw it in the garbage and start again, even if this means a longer waiting time for the customer. Never use food that was on the floor!
Using a reference like a teacher or a coach on your resume is okay if you have no prior work experience: True or False?
True! These are the people (aside from family and close friends) who can best advocate for you to potential employers when you have had no job experience.
Communication:
This includes both written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to convey information clearly.
Name three types of jobs commonly held by teens
1. Retail (Shelf stocking)
2. Fast Food (Food preparation)
3. Customer Service (cashier)
You should use the same resume and cover letter for every job you apply for. True or False?
False. Your resume can remain the same as long as there is nothing new to add to it, but each cover letter should be different to reflect the different job you are applying for. They are meant to be personal!
While working as a server in a restaurant, you see one of your co-workers pocket your tips from a table you served. What is the WORST thing to do in this scenario?
Confronting/getting angry/getting violent with your co-worker is the worst thing you could do.
Instead, reach out to your manager or supervisor to report the issue and have it resolved.
You only need a cover letter if the employer asks for one. True or False?
False, you can do a cover letter for any job that you apply for. It may not be required, but it shows interest and initiative.
Adaptability:
The ability to adjust to changing situations and learn new things.
You should include your SIN number (social insurance) on your resume. True or False?
False! Never put private information such as your SIN on a resume.
Applying for jobs online makes it harder to stand out due to the high number of applications. True or False?
True! The online job market is very saturated which definitely makes it harder to stand out. Make your resumes and cover letters as memorable as possible!
You are having a problem with your manager at work. You are constantly having miscommunications with them and it is causing a variety of problems at work, and most importantly causing you a lot of stress and anxiety. What is the BEST thing to do in this scenario?
Have a meeting with your manager and be honest and direct about your feelings. Remain calm, avoid accusing or getting angry, and find a solution that works for everyone about the issues you have been having.
Avoid losing your cool, yelling, or angrily confronting your manager
Name three types of information included in a complete resume.
1. Work experience
2. Volunteer Experience
3. References
Honourable mentions: education, extra-curricular activities, contact information, training/certifications
Punctuality:
The quality of being consistently on time.
Roughly how many applications does the average job listing get?
250. Some get more, and some may get less. This makes it all the more important to make sure your resume/application stands out!