CAREER EXPLORATION
POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
RESUMES/COVER LETTERS/APPLICATIONS
INTERVIEWING
100
Heavy Equipment Operator, Chef, Fire Fighter, Truck Driver, Pilot....
What are non-traditional jobs for woman?
100
A privately owned and operated school that offers a wide variety of training options in areas such as paralegal services and cosmetology.
What is a Technical/Vocational Training School?
100
This is a written "brief account of one's work experience and qualifications."
What is a resume?
100
Three of the ten steps to a good interview.
What are: (any three of these) Set up a time, be on time, appropriate appearance, polite greeting, asking good questions, interest in the job, stating qualifications, stating personal things that pertain to the job, politely leaving, and sending a follow-up letter?
200
An assessment of our likes and dislikes that will show a personal style profile and possibly include what jobs we would be good for.
What is an Interest Inventory?
200
The name of the office on a college campus that can provide direct support and services to students who encounter barriers to access or participation in classes, programs and offerings.
What is Disability Services?
200
Poorly typed or printed, mistakes in spelling, written in pencil, and folded.
What are common mistakes with applications?
200
Two body language tips for performing an interview.
What are: (any two of these) sit still with both feet on the floor, lean slightly towards the interviewer, keep hands relaxed in lap, maintain natural eye contact, nod your head to acknowledge that you are listening, and be natural and relaxed?
300
D.O.Y.L., OLMIS, O*NET, Oregon C.I.S., etc.
What are career exploration websites?
300
The five branches of the U.S. Military.
What are Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard?
300
Prepared...maintained...utilized, assisted...provided...mentored...taught...listened... organized...achieved...
What are action words used in a cover letter?
300
Feedback delivered in a positive way, possibly saying something negative without offending or putting down the other person.
What is constructive feedback?
400
"An occupation in which less than 25% of those employed in the field are women."
What is the definition of a non-traditional job for a woman?
400
People who DO NOT have any post high school training are this many more times likely to be unemployed than those who do.
What is THREE times?
400
A written explanation you send with a resume that explains why you are sending a resume or an application.
What is a cover letter?
400
Doing this can often make the difference in who gets called back after an interview and may even be a deciding factor in a hiring decision.
What is sending a follow-up thank you letter after an interview?