On the Hunt
Name some sites that employers post jobs on
Indeed, Ziprecruiter, Linkedin, FlexJobs, CareerBuilder
Name the major parts of a Resume
Contact Information, Resume Summary/Objective, Work History, Education Section, Skills, Extras
T/F You can wear whatever you want to an interview
False, you want to look professional at all interviews, wear clean clothes, have good personal hygiene, avoid leggings, sweatpants/sweatshirts, clothing with logos on it
T/F All high paying jobs require a 4 year degree or higher
False. Some examples are an Executive Assistant with a medium pay of $66,000 or Flight Attendant with a medium pay of $64,000
What is Wisconsin Minimum Wage?
$7.25 (also the Federal minimum)
$5.90 "opportunity wage" - for those under 20, and for the first 90 days of employment
$2.33 for those who receive tips
Where are some local places that will help with developing job skills, local areas will post job openings at?
Job Center, Beloit Local Library, School Counselor
The Extras
A general rule is 15 minutes early
Type of job that you get training on the job site
An Apprenticeship. Carpenter, electrician, plumber are examples.
T/F Content on your social media accounts don't matter when searching for a job
False, employers may look at your accounts, it gives them a snapshot of who are when not at work (your character)
What is a Technical College?
A college that specializes in teaching technical or practical skills
T/F you can use your childhood email address in the contact information section
False. It needs to be professional, avoid colors, nicknames, sexual innuendos, or jokes
What items should you bring with you to an interview?
copies of resume and cover letter, information on job reference, writing materials, portfolio if applicable
How many hours do you have to work in order to be considered full time?
No legally defined number, but often considered 32-40 hours
What is a practice interview that simulates the real-life interaction between you and the hiring manager called?
Mock interviews
How many hours do you need to work before "Applicable large Employer" (meaning the employer has 50 or more employees) - think Walmart, Applebee's
30 hours a week
How long should resumes be?
One page is good for most candidates, two really should be the maximum but only if the information adds value
Name things you should do at the end of an interview.
Ask questions about the place and job, about the work environment, etc. (do research and have them prepared) Reiterate why you would be good for the job. Send a 'thank you' in either email or note.
Name the types of locations for jobs (will often be reported on job sites under the job descriptions)
On-site, Hybrid, or Remote
Name local Technical schools!
Blackhawk tech. MATC (both Madison and Milwaukee)
Define a 401K
An employer-sponsored retirement saving plan, it is commonly offered as a part of a job benefits package, often times employers will match a portion of their employees' contributions
How many skills should be on your resume?
5-7 relevant skills with skill levels; technical, communication, professional, management, and critical thinking skills
Give some examples of good questions to ask at the end of the interview?
Ask about the cultural of the workplace. When the decision will be made about the position. What your daily schedule might look like. Why the position is open at that time. Etc.
What type of job earns a wage on a per-job or per-task basis?
According to research, how much does one person need to make (with no children) to be considered having a livable wage?
Before Taxes taken out = $42,062 and after taxes = $35, 870