All about YOU
This acronym is used to set goals:
Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Realistic. Timely.
What are SMART goals?
You need me to identify who you are. I am required to enter some buildings. You will need me in order to be hired.
What is an Identification Card (I.D.)?
People don't like to complete me and often leave missing information. A lot of times, people assume that they know what I am going to ask for and answer the wrong questions. I don't like when people make scribbles on me because they didn't follow directions.
What is a "Job Application"?
I am used to get to know you and see if you are the "right fit". I ask a lot of questions that can make many feel uncomfortable. Dinorah refers to me as a "verbal essay".
What is an "Interview"?
I am often referred to at some point during job readiness workshop. Sometimes I am written by someone famous, sometimes by someone unknown. My goal is always to tie back the job readiness workshop with real life.
What is "Quote Of The Day"?
A collage of pictures, images, words, and affirmations of one's dreams and desires.
What is a Dream/Vision Board?
You should always have me although an employer may not require me. I am designed to describe you as a professional and what skills you have to offer. I should be personalized whenever possible.
What is a "Cover letter"?
I ask a lot of questions. Many times, the questions I ask may seem repetitive. I am designed to make sure you're paying attention.
What is an "Online Application Questionaire"?
Also known as:
Pre-Employment Assessment
Survey
Interviewers often ask me early on in the interview. When people reply, they sometimes tell me too much information often, telling me things that I should not know during an interview. I am the most common asked question on an interview.
What is "Tell me about yourself"?
I am known as person, organization, agency, company or institution.
What is an "Employer"?
I am a skill that you acquire with experience. I am a skill that you may be able to apply in any kind of work that you do. Sometimes, I am more valuable than a learned skill.
What is a "Transferable Skill"?
I am used to verify who you are. The information found on me can only be changed due to a name change. Sometimes, people have a hard time remembering what they see on me.
What is a "Social Security Card"?
I am used as a method of contact. I am very direct in who I am. Everyone should have me, especially when job searching online.
What is a "Professional Email Address"?
You use me to tell the employer that you had a great time meeting them. You refer back to your interview with the employer when you create me. I should be sent within a few days of your interview.
What is a "Thank You Note/Letter/Email"?
I am ranked as the number one skill that employers seek in a new employee. Employers have come up with creative ways to test if you do have me in your "skills tool kit". I am a skill used every day both on and off of the job.
What is "Communication Skills"?
I am a tool designed to help the Career Advisor who works with you to know what you currently have and currently need. I require you to write what your immediate goals are after YAOI. I also require you to provide me with a schedule and types of employment you are interested in.
What is an "Employment Assessment"?
My purpose is to make you look good and professional. I should be ready a day before your interview. I am not required for all types of employment but should always be handy regardless.
What is "Interview Attire"?
Online Applications and Assessments
"Snaplications"
Resume Submission
Paper Applications
Job Fairs/Open Houses
Are all forms of what?
What are "Job Search Methods"?
I like to trick people. When an employer uses me, the job candidates often tell their worst trait. My purpose is to really see if you are interested in the job and prepared to answer me.
What is "What Is Your Greatest Weakness"?
I am a tool designed to help you figure out what kinds of jobs may be a good fit for you based on what you currently know about yourself. I ask a lot of questions designed to help me, help you. Although many people ask for me, they don't come to me and spend time answering my questions.
"What is an "Interest Profiler"?
I provide you with an opportunity to practice your interview skills in an environment similar to an actual interview.
What is a "Mock Interview"?
I am created to show a professional side of you. I change all of the time so that I may represent you in the best possible way. I am referred back to during an interview.
What is a "Resume"?
I ask for a lot of basic information but I can be tedious to create. Often, employers ask for me after they have already interviewed you. Not being able to contact someone who is listed on me, can slow down your hiring process.
What is a "Reference List"?
Sometimes I don't match what you're saying. I can give off the impression that "I don't care" or that I am not interested. Interviewers pay a lot more attention to me than people tend to believe.
What is "Body Language"?
Organization that services individuals between the ages of 17-24; providing employment connections, educational support, team-development, self-discovery, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care.
What is "Young Adult Opportunity Initiative"?