SKILLS
What are hard skills?
Hard skills are abilites/skills you develop through school or on the job. An example are computer programming, dentist, CDL driver, electrician, nurse.
When you sign your name on an application is that a legal document Yes or No?
Yes, once you sign an application, that is a legal document.
Can you use family or friends under the age of 18 years as a reference?
No. references must not be family or friends under 18 years of age. You must have professional references such as Doctor, clergy members, teacher, coach.
WHAT ARE THREE DIFFERNT FORMS OF COMMUNICATION?
1. NON-VERBAL BODY LANGUAGE, FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
2. WRITTEN: TEXTS, EMAILS, LETTERS, BLOGS
3. VISUAL SIGNS, SYMBOLS, PHOTOS OR PICTURES
WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER POST ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ABOUT ANYTHING NEGATIVE OR NEVER GOSSIP, OR SHOW TOO MUCH OF YOURSELF?
ANYTHING YOU POST ONLINE FOREVER, EVEN IF YOU DELETED IT. ALWAYS BE POSITIVE AND HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION ONLINE.
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are interpersonal skills. For example are how well youg et along with others, being punctual, responsible, honesty, etc.
What is the ATS (application tracking software?)
ATS is an application tracking software used by many employers for online applications. The ATS system is used to screen applications.
NAME A COUPLE REFERENCES TO USE ON YOUR RESUME?
DOCTOR, COACH, TEACHER, MANAGERS
NAME SOME FORMS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION?
TEXTS, BLOGS, EMAILS, LETTERS
THINK BEFORE YOU POST. DO NOT POST THREE THINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WHAT ARE THE THREE THINGS NEVER TO POST ONLINE?
VIOLENCE, GOSSIP NEGATIVELY ABOUT CO WORKERS OR MANAGERS, DO NOT REVEAL TOO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF.
Why does employers want to hire someone with great soft skills?
Employers want their employees to work well with others, who are flexible, who have a good attitude.
Why should you follow directions while filling out an application?
Your application is as important as your resume. This is your opportunity to communicate that you can follow directions. Read application before you fill the application out.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE A WORKING PHONE NUMBER WHILE APPLYING FOR JOBS?
IF AN EMPLOYER CAN NOT CONTACT YOU THEN THE EMPLOYER WILL GO TO THE NEXT APPLCANT. ALWAYS HAVE A WORKING PHONE NUMBER OR SOMEONE WHO WILL GIVE YOU THE MESSAGE.
WHAT ARE SOME BODY LANGUAGE THAT SHOWS THAT A PERSON IS DISINTERESTED AND BORED? PLEASE SHOW US WITH YOUR BODY LANGUAGE
LOOKING DOWN, FOLDING ARMS, LOOKING TO WALL, HANDS ON FACE.
DO EMPLOYERS LOOK AT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA?
YES, MANAGERS, UNIVERSITIES WILL LOOK ONTO A PERSON'S SOCIAL MEDIA TO SEE WHAT KIND OF PERSON YOU ARE.
What are transferrable skills?
Skills you do everyday such as computer skills, laundry, babysit children or care for the elderly relatives, care for pets, etc. Transferrable skills may be transferred to a job or career.
What should you write on an application for salary wanted?
Negotiable or open
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL EMAIL?
YOU SHOULD SHOW YOU ARE A MATURE INDIVIDUAL READY FOR WORK.
HOW DO WE SAY HELLO TO OUR FRIENDS DIFFERENTLY THEN HOW WE SAY HELLO TO OUR COWORKERS?
IN A PROFESSIONAL (FORMAL)MANNER. HELLO. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? GOOD MORNING
WITH OUR FRIENDS YOU ARE INFORMAL: IT MAY BE HEY HEY HEY, WHATS UP, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH.
WHY SHOULD YOU GOOGLE YOURSELF?
CHECK FOR OLDER SOCIAL MEDIA. CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA IS PROFESSIONAL AND YOU LOOK LIKE A MATURE INDIVIDUAL READUY TO WORK.
What are interpersonal skills? Name at lest one interpersonal skill.
Interpersonal skills are a specific type of socila skills to interact with others, communicate, collaborate, good attitude, listening skills, empathy.
Why should you make sure you have a professional email on your application and resume?
You should look mature with a professional email.
WHAT KIND OF BARRIERS WITH COMMUNICATING? NAME ONE BARRIER?
GENDER, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, DIFFERENT GENERATION ETC.
WHAT IS A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT?
ANYTHING YOU PLACE ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE FOUND EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN DELETED SO BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST.