Application Process
Resume Writing
Interview Preparation
Goal Setting Techniques
Professional Development
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Should you ask for help if you get stuck?
Yes
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Should you include a picture of your face?
No, resumes are a showcase of your skills, not of what you look like (exceptions for modeling, acting, etc.), so jobs prefer simple and formal resumes.
100
What type of clothing is appropriate to wear?
Business casual/business professional depending on the job/field
100
What are SMART Goals? Specific:
Simple, sensible, significant
What will you achieve? What will you do?
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What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a kind of job training that involves following and studying a master of the trade on the job instead of in school. Carpenters, masons, doctors, and many other professionals often learn their trade through apprenticeship.
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How can you look for a job or internship?
Conduct a Google search with keywords. For example, Google “construction internships”
Bonus answer: read through CASA DC’s Internship & Apprenticeship Fact Sheet
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What are key components of a resume?
Personal Information, Education, Awards and Honors, Work and Related Experience, Activities/Hobbies, Skills Learned from Experiences, and References
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How should you prepare?
Mock interview
Research the company
Come with questions to ask beforehand
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What are SMART Goals: Measureable:
How will you track progress?
What will you use to decide if you’ve met the goal?
200
What are some jobs that require trade school/vocational school?
Carpentry
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Computer Information Systems/IT
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Electrical
HVAC
Mechanic
Medical Assisting
Welding
Wellness
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How can you keep track of potential jobs?
Create a Google Doc or Google Sheet and include all important details about the job
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How could you orient your resume to the job you are applying for?
Review the job description and customize your work history and skills using words from the description
Only include your experiences relevant to the job’s required skills
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What should you bring?
Copies of your resume
Pen and small notepad
300
What are SMART Goals? Achievable:
Are you sure you can do this?
Do you have the right skills and resources?
300
In order to move on to postsecondary education, you must have either a _____ or a _____
High School diploma
GED certificate
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What can you do if you are unable to find an established program?
Look up local companies that fit your interests and reach out to them and introduce yourself (telling them about your skills/interests, age, career goals, and if they would be willing to take on an apprenticeship)
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How should you describe your work and extracurricular experiences?
List them in chronological order with the most recent at the top
Begin each item by stating the name of the place, location, dates, and job title
Describe your responsibilities in concise statements led by strong verbs
Be sure to vary your action words
Avoid using "I," "and," and "the," as well as prepositions, and don't use any pronouns
Whenever possible, quantify your accomplishments and responsibilities. That is, use numbers, amounts, dollar values, and percentages
Avoid summarizing or describing what a company or organization you worked with did or does. Describe your responsibilities and accomplishments in relationship to the job/organization, not the job/organization itself
Limit your description to the three or four most important points.
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How do you respond to questions during the interview?
Focus on your skills/strengths you will bring to the job
Don’t apologize for inexperience
Tell the truth
Listen carefully to the interviewer/ don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat the question
Watch your grammar/ correct yourself if you misspeak
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What are SMART Goals? Relevant:
Does the goal align with your desired future career?
How will the result matter?
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What are some ways that you can get involved in community development?
Volunteering
Internships
Pursuing a career
Once again, bonus points for reading through CASA DC’s Internship & Apprenticeship Fact Sheet
500
An _____ _____ is when you meet with a professional who is working in a field/industry of interest to you in order to learn about their job and day-to-day life
Informational interview
500
Out of these three templates, which is the best?
500
What do you do after the interview is over?
Close on a positive enthusiastic note
Ask what the next steps will be
Thank the interviewer and express your interest in the job again
Leave quickly and courteously with a handshake and a smile
Follow up with a thank you note/email
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What are SMART Goals? Time-bound:
What is the deadline for accomplishing the goal?
Is it realistic?
What will you do if there are setbacks?
500
What are some things to remember when you are networking?
Prepare ahead
Present yourself well
Ask questions and actively listen
Ask for help
Use online resources like LinkedIn
Do your research
Stay in touch with your network