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Resume
Before the Job Fair
Interview
Dress/Attire
NJYC Employability skills
100
What is the appropriate length for a resume?
What is 1 page
100
Name 3 job search engines
What is Google, indeed.com, snagajob.com, monster.com, craigslist, nj.com, careerconnections
100
The appropriate time to arrive for an interview scheduled for 10:30am.
What is: Between 10:10-10:20am?
100
What not to do before an interview to maintain fresh breath.
What is What is no smoking, drinking coffee or alcohol, do not eat food with a strong odor (onions, garlic, etc)?
100
How many copies of your resume should you bring with you to the job fair
What is 10-20 copies
200
What Font and Size is preferred on a resume?
What is Times New Roman/Calibri Size 12 (10 if you have a lot of words)
200
Name 3 things you should know about a company before you apply for the job
What is Company Name, location, transportation, position available, educational requirements, age requirements, company mission
200
How do you greet the interviewer?
What is handshake, smile, eye contact, even toned voice
200
Name three things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
What is What is: Put on deodorant, brush your teeth, clean short finger nails/natural nail color, bathe/shower, brush and fix hair/keep hair color natural, little or no perfume, clean ears, little or no make-up/jewelry (don't be all blinged out). Overall be conservative in your dress/appearance.
200
Where should a copy of your resume be saved?
What is google drive, student folder
300
Where can you go to get help with writing or editing your resume?
What is Passaic County One Stop (across from Panther academy) or NJYC Staff member
300
Is it appropriate to discuss personal, political or religious matters at this point in a job interview?
What is No, never
300
You just got asked a question, and you stumble for an answer. How do you recover?
What is Take a deep breath, pause, and ask for the question again.
300
Name five items considered appropriate dress for a job interview.
What is What is: grey, black or brown colored slacks, blouses or dress shirts & tie. Closed-toed shoes, dress shoes (clean and shined), dress suit (women), etc.
300
Name a type of question you should ask at the end of your interview.
What is “How do you define success for this job?” Something specific about the organization Can I have a quick tour?” “What is your favorite part about working here?” What Will Be the Biggest Challenge for the Person Filling This Position?
400
Name 3 things you should not include on your resume
What is age, birthdate, social security number, and a photo
400
Under these circumstances, it would be acceptable to bad-mouth your prior or current employer in a job interview.
What is None, never, don't do it
400
What should you bring with you to the interview?
What is Resume, pen, note paper, and any paperwork that the interviewer asked for
400
Other things to consider when dressing conservatively for an interview.
What is What is: no cleavage, cover your tattoos, skirts at or below the knee (no minis), wear clothes that fit you (not too baggy or too tight aka spandex), no goudy earrings, rings, necklaces (only one set of earring studs), take out facial jewelry and tongue rings.
400
What information do you need from the employer before sending a thank you letter
What is name of company, interviewer, mailing or email address
500
Why is white space important on a resume?
What is It grabs attention, and it makes it easier to read.
500
This technique is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work.
What is Networking?
500
What should you do after an interview?
What is send thank-you note
500
Appropriate dress while employed.
What is What is follow the dress code in your employee handbook.
500
How many vendors should you visit during the job fair
What is all or most of them, based on interest, research and availability