Resume
How long should your resume be?
One page or two at most.
I have no idea what to wear to my interview. Can I come in my sweat pants and hoodie?
No loungewear, wear workplace appropriate clothes (Business casual)
True or False: Your employer can say they'll only pay you $10 an hour
No, it's illegal for an employer to pay you less than minimum wage.
What other document should you have other than your resume?
Cover Letter
Approximately how long should your answer to 'Tell me about yourself' be?
30 seconds approximately.
what is one way to search for a job?
Online, In-person, workplace website, employment website.
What is an objective
One short sentence summarizing your goal for your job search
I don't have any work experience:( What experience can I talk about during my interview.
Volunteer experience, clubs at school, experience at home or in the neighborhood, skills, hobbies, interests, group/school projects
Is 'Rainbow-unicorn-cupcakes@gmail.com an appropriate e-mail username when applying for a job.
No, your email should be your first and last name.
What should not be included on your resume?
Your date of birth, city of birth, religion, nationality, social security number (SIN), pictures of you, marital status, family information etc.
Where can interviews be held?
At the workplace (office, meeting/board room etc.), virtually through video conference (Zoom, Teams, etc.), by phone call
I just got my first job 2 weeks ago! I have a shift today at noon but I feel sick. What should I do? Should I just not show up and hope they'll assume I'm sick?
No, you must call your manager/supervisor and let them know as soon as possible that you are not feeling well. It's unprofessional to not show up and leave your coworkers wondering where you are.