Careers
Job Application Vocab
Resumes
Interviews
ReWA
100

Name two careers you are interested in

?

?

100

A form used to apply for a job

Application

100

What is the biggest item on your resume?

Name

100

How would you answer "Tell me about yourself" in an interview?

I'm a student at ___ high school, I am a hard worker who is interested in ____. In my free time I like to ____.

100

What is your ReWA teacher's name?

Hannah

200

Name one of the 8 tips we reviewed that help explain American workplace culture

Living to Work, Longer work days, treating breaks as a luxury, Do it yourself, sharing your opinions, keeping it casual, small talk with limitations, punctuality is preferred

200

The process of working with someone to produce something

Collaboration

200

What are three good section titles for a resume?

Education, Professional Experience, Extra-curriculars, Skills, etc.

200

How should you greet your interviewer?

Handshake

200

Who is your case manager?

Deeqa or Hannah

300

Give an example of "small talk"

"How are you?",  "The weather has been so cold lately", etc.

300

When an applicant can begin work

Date Available

300

What word means you know all of a language?

Fluent

300

What is a question you could ask the interviewer at the end of your interview?

What is your favorite thing about working for this company? What are the opportunities for advancement?

300

How many classes do the parents need to attend before Winter Break in order for the student to receive $100?

3

400

How many hours is the average American work week?

40 hours

400

Having one of the following: A Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card), An Employment Authorization Document (work permit), or. An employment-related visa which allows you to work for a particular employer

Eligible to work in the U.S.

400

What schools should someone list under "Education"?

All high schools and colleges attended

400

What time should someone show up for an interview?

5-15 minutes before it begins

400

What does ReWA stand for?

Refugee Women's Alliance

500

Define Career

A job or a series of related jobs that you do, especially a profession that you spend a lot of your working life in

500

A written document commonly submitted with a job application explaining the applicant's credentials and interest in the open position

Cover Letter

500

How many bullet points should each activity on your resume have?

3

500

What are the three rules of a good handshake?

2 eyes

2 webbies

2 shakes

500

What is the last phase of the ReWA YJRT program which typically happens over the summer?

Internship