Job Readiness

Job Searching

1

Give me 3 ways to job search. $DOUBLE MONEY$

- websites 

- networking

- social media

- calling business asking if they are hiring

2

Give me 3 different job searching websites.

- indeed.com

- ziprecruiter.com

- NCWORKS.gov

3

What is networking?

Using family, friends, and everyone you know to help you job search. 

4

What is the legal document you submit to an employer to apply for a job called?

Application

-You also may be asked to provide a resume and cover letter

5

What are the official documents you need so you can  get hired? (two forms of ID)

- State ID/school ID

- Social security card

- Birth certificate

- School record

Employment Types

1

Give me 3 types of employment.

Full-time

Part-time

Seasonal

Temporary

Internship

2

How many hours a week does a full-time employee typically work?

32-40

3

How many hours a week is part-time employment?

Less than 32

4

Why would people volunteer if they don't get paid?

To develop job skills and gain experience

5

Explain what a temporary position is.

A type of employment where you are hired for a short amount of time. NOT PERMANENT

Skills & Abilities

1

What is initiative?

Looking for things to do when you are not busy or asking for extra work.

2

What is the top soft skill employers desire?

Communication

3

What are ways to get along with co-workers?

- Smiling

- having a positive attitude

- being polite

- helping others

- doing your job

- not gossiping

4

What are ways to get fired?

- Showing up late

- texting on the clock

- gossiping

- no call/no show

5

Give an example of what a job qualification or requirement is $DOUBLE MONEY$

Specific Education

Specific Experience

Specific set of Skills

Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all

1

What are your basic expenses aka NEEDS?

- Rent

- utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash)

- food (groceries)

- transportation

- phone

2

What things are considered WANTS?

- Cable TV 

- Going out to eat

- internet

- shopping spree (unnecessary clothes, shoes)

- tattoos

3

Salary is how much you make in a....

year

4

FREE WINNER

$$$$

5

What is the minimum wage in NC?

$7.25/hour

Job Outlook

1

What does it mean if you have a below average job outlook?

There are not a lot of those jobs available 

2

What does it mean if the job outlook is above average?

There are a lot of those jobs available

3

Give an example of a factor that influences the labor market. $DOUBLE MONEY$

Education

Population

Geography

Technology

4

How can you find out if your job is "in demand" or has an above average job outlook?

Research trusted websites like:

bls.gov (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

mynextmove.org

ncworks.org

labor.nc.gov (NC Dept of Labor)

5

Give an example of a job/career that will always be "in demand" 

Healthcare Workers

Technology