Exploration Resources
Determining your interests, likes and goals are important in your job search.
What is True?
All job applications are on paper and should be filled in with a pencil.
What is False.
A "_ _ _ _ _ _" is a brief written account of personal, educational and work experience that is prepared by an applicant for a job.
What is Resume?
True or False - The key to having a successful interview is to prepare ahead of time, dress appropriately, and try to stay calm.
What is True?
It is OK to follow up the interview with a thank you note or email.
True, you want to thank the interviewer for their time and answering any questions you had about the available job of the company.
The local state agency that lists employment opportunities and has an office at ENMU-Ruidoso.
What is the New Mexico Workforce Connection of Lincoln County.
This may happen if your application is not completed accurately, legibly or you leave off important information.
What is the job being offered to the candidate that correctly and completely filled in their application.
When you're first getting started writing a resume as a student, include as much information as possible.
What is True. You can always edit it down later.
What to Wear to a Job Interview:
A. Flip-flops or sneakers
B. Clean, neat clothes that appropriately cover private areas such as the chest, stomach, back, and upper thighs.
C. Faded Shorts, Dirty Jeans or Skirts that are too short
What is B?
It's a good rule to always dress professionally regardless of a companies dress code.
You should not look the interviewer in the eye.
False - More than anything else, eye contact conveys confidence and maturity.
Recruiters from any military branch are not a good source to gather information.
What is False. Recruiters can answer your questions about all career opportunities.
If a company has a website or app. you may be able to complete an online application.
What is true.
Using an online resume template allows for personal customization on a predesigned platform.
What is True. Saving an online resume will allow you to save and edit information to highlight your skills and abilities.
What to bring to an interview:
A. Your resume, a list of references and a list of questions to ask the interviewer.
B. Coffee, gum or your phone.
What is A?
It’s also a good idea to bring a notepad and pen to take notes.
Is it a good or bad idea to practice answering the most commonly-asked interview questions ahead of time.
Good - The best strategy is to have a parent, sibling, or friend role-play the interview with you so that you can practice your answers, work on eye contact and body language, and gain experience in “thinking on your feet”.
What is your first step in expressing interest in a company that is advertising for "Help Wanted".
What is Ask for an Application?
You can fill out the application:
A. When you pick up the application at the employers business.
B. By taking it with you and returning it when it's complete.
C. Both A and/or B
What is C. Both A and/or B.
Include all of your "_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _" so that employers can easily get in touch with you.
What is "Contact Information". Give your full name, street address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and email address.
You should not do this in an interview.
A. Arrive late.
B. Be untruthful on resume or answering questions.
C. Unprepared list of questions or answers for the interviewer.
D. All of the above.
What is D. All of the above.
Clean Up Your Online Presence. Prospective employers may be Googling your name and looking you up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.
True - Employers may not consider you for employment if your social media has rude comments or inappropriate photos.
Name an online exploration resource used by your teachers to assist in determining your career interest.
What is Kuder, O'Net or Career Solutions?
If picking up or dropping off an application at the prospective employer your attitude and appearance are important.
What is true.
You're resume should be how many pages?
A. 1-2
B. 3-4
C. 5 or more.
What is A?
One page is recommended and two pages are acceptable.
Good practices for preparing for an interview:
A. Research the company's website.
B. Practice your answers and questions for the interviewer.
C. Be polite and have eye contact with everyone you meet from the company.
D. All of the above
What is D? All of the above
True or False - The only reason for the job interview is for the employer to learn about you.
What is False. It is your responsibility to ask questions about the company and your job role.