Interview Reasons
A reason why you should always drive to the interview location before the day of your interview
What is the ability to estimate the time it will take you to get there, find parking locations, learn of any new areas under construction, peace of mind on interview day
True or False: Microsoft Word offers free templates for resumes and cover letters?
True
One resource that can help you to find a job
What is Indeed, Monster, Networking (word of mouth), Newspaper Ads, Job Service Office, Guidance Counselors
A short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous employment, which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job; also sometimes called a curriculum vitae or CV
What is a resume
Name one of the 10 largest private employers in the Southern Tier
Amphenol Aerospace, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, BAE Systems Inc., Cornell University, Ithaca College, Lockheed Martin Corp., Lourdes Hospital, United Health Services, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wegmans Food Markets
A reason why you should research a company/ interviewer before the job interview
What is to avoid asking questions that show you didn’t do your homework, align your objective to the goals of the company, provide relevant job experience
A resume should be _____ page(s) long
What is 1 page
If the job application says you must be 21 to qualify, should you apply if you are 18 years old?
No. There are certain laws that limit hiring ages for a reason. If you aren't old enough, you're wasting your time and the employers time
Using friends, family, and people in organizations that you know to help you find a job
What is networking
Name two businesses in the S-VE area
...correct
A reason why you should always prepare questions to ask during your interview
What is showing the interviewer that you are interested in the job, a good question demonstrates your knowledge in the field, makes for a more individualized interview
3 categories of information that could be included on a resume
What is Education, Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, Contact information, Objective, Career Summary, References, Skills, Certifications
The percentage of jobs that are filled through networking and aren't ever posted
70%
An ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity
What are qualifications
The New York State minimum wage as of today
$11.10
A reason that sending a thank you note to the company after an interview is a good idea
What is making the applicant stand out and being that little extra to give you the edge over another person interviewing for the same job
Should you take a copy of your resume to your interview even if you applied online?
Yes, being over-prepared is always better than being under-prepared at an interview
Should you have one resume you send out to all jobs or different resumes for every job you apply to?
You should have a template resume that is edited and catered to each job you apply for.
A person who knows you and is willing to describe and usually praise you to support you when you are trying to get a job; a statement as to a person's character or ability
What is a reference
In NYS, anyone under 18 (minors) must show an employment certificate before they may begin work. Many people call this ___________
What are working papers
A place to conduct research into a company before your interview
What is a company website, social media, LinkedIn, Glassdoor
The average resume gets looked at for ______ seconds
What is 6-30 seconds
What are keywords and why do they matter for online applications?
Keywords are specific words from the job description that companies use to weed out online applications if they are receiving a lot of applications for one job.
Things that employers may offer you in addition to your wages; for example, health insurance, annual or sick leave, holidays, paid vacation, parking space or monthly reimbursement for parking space area, mileage for travel, and tuition reimbursement
What are benefits
Name one of the top 3 job sectors in the Southern Tier