Terms
A subjective skill known as "people skills" or "interpersonal skills"; a way you relate to and interact with other people
Soft Skills
True or False:
SMART goals are quantifiable (able to be measured).
True
This can be submitted by paper or online and contains more detailed information of your general information, education, employment/volunteer experience, and references?
An Application
Name 3 ways you can come in contact with Employers
Online applications, via email, social media, in person, at a job fair, at an open interview day, chance meeting like at a dinner party, at networking events, using your network of support
True or False:
Your Employment Specialist will hand you a job
False- it takes teamwork with you and your Employment Specialist
Teachable abilities or skill sets that are easy to quantify like computer skills or typing speed
Hard Skills
True or False:
It is important to have goals in life.
True
This is a snapshot of your objective/summary, education, skills, employment or volunteer work and honors/awards
A Resume
What percentage of jobs are in the hidden job market?
80%
A log that contains the names, dates called, who you talk to/their titles, location and notes
A Job Search Log
Obstacle to finding employment that can usually be overcome
A Barrier
Name 3 things Specific Goals contain
What, Why, Where, Who and/or Which
This usually accompanies a Resume
A Cover Letter
Name 3 places you can look for jobs
Online job searching sites, job posting boards at universities/colleges, Career Source, on job boards at church, through networking with your support network (friends, family, neighbors, teachers/counselors, new people you meet, teams clubs you belong to
Name 3 Job Search Websites
Employ Florida, Craigslist- Space Coast, Career Builder, Indeed, Snagajob, Glass Door, Monster, Simplyhired, Ziprecruiter
What SMART stands for
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound
Relevant Goals are ...
Goals that represent an objective the goal-setter is willing and able to work towards
This is what you send your Interviewer after an interview
A Thank You card
A large, crowded room where there are lots of employers ready to interview you on the spot
Job Fair
True or False:
You can expect a manager to call you back after you apply online or in person
False
The goal that you decided on with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Job or Employment Goal
It is important to have goals that are Time-Bound because....
Having a target date to complete the goal allows you to clearly see if that goal was met
What percentage of people send thank you cards?
About 20-25% of people
An online site that asks you for money and doesn't have much information about their company
A Fake Site
Name 3 steps in getting a job
Coming up with a plan of attack/goals, research companies you would be interested in working for, applying in person or online, submitting your resume/cover letter, following up with the manager, setting an interview, interviewing, following up with the manager after the interview, getting a job offer