Job Ready
What does a resume show an employer?
Your skills, experience, and education.
What are 2 bargaining tools that a returning citizen can use during their interview.
Work Tax Credit and Federal Bonding Program.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Clean, neat, and professional clothing appropriate for the job.
What does “benefits” mean in a job offer?
Extra perks or compensation beyond salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
What is a Budget?
A plan for how you will spend and save your money.
What are the names of the skills that employers are looking for?
Hard Skills & Soft Skills.
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) or “Second Chance Tax Credit”?
A tax credit employers receive for hiring individuals with barriers to employment, including those with felony convictions.
True or False: It’s okay to arrive exactly at your interview time.
False – you should arrive 15 minutes early.
What are the two types of retirement accounts?
401k & Roth
This three-digit number shows lenders how responsible you are with credit.
Credit Score.
Which skill is most attractive to an employer?
Soft Skills.
What is the name of the agency that will assist with finding a job, provide interview clothing (if available), and processes Federal Bonding?
Career Source
Provide 2 examples of behaviors in an interview that can be seen as negative to the interviewer.
Lying, Strong odors, tardiness, poor body language, using profanity or slang, lack of eye contact.
Which retirement account is employer sponsored?
401K
List the 3 Credit Bureaus.
TransUnion, Equifax & Experian
Give two examples of soft skills employers look for.
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, adaptability.
What is the name of hiring platform and job search engine designed especially for returning Citizens?
Give two examples of common interview questions.
“Tell me about yourself,” “What is your greatest strength?" "What is your greatest weakness?”
Other than money, what's a reason to be gainful employment.
Purpose, Benefits, Safety & Security, and Structure.
S.M.A.R.T Goal
In an interview, how should you answer the question: “Do you have a criminal record?”
Be honest, keep it brief, focus on what you’ve learned, and explain how you’ve changed.
Name two benefits for an employer who hires someone through these programs.
Reduced risk through bonding, tax credits, and access to motivated employees.
How should you answer the question: “Tell me about your criminal record”?
Be honest, keep it brief, explain what you’ve learned, and focus on your positive changes and skills.
Name 3 types of benefits that you can participate in with an employer.
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time off etc.
Name 2 Ways that you can build good credit after incarceration.
Pay bills on time, use a secured credit card, keep balances low, or avoid too many new accounts.