Job Resume
What are 4 things that are the purpose of a Job Resume?
1) Easy to read
2) Able to easily scan
3) Typos - ask someone to read it
4) Gives the future employer a snap of your talents.
What are the 5 SMART Goals?
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Achievable
R = Relevant
T = Time - Bound
What is an Undergraduate?
A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's or equivalent degree.
What are employability skills?
Set of skills & behaviours that are necessary for every job.
Some times called soft skills, foundational skills, work - readiness skills or job readiness skills.
What are the types of questions to EXPECT???????
1) Introductory questions
2) Work History Questions
3) Job Position questions
4) Interpersonal Skills Questions
5) Company History
6) Strength/Weakness
7) Compensation
What are you not supposed to do?
Typos - ask someone (your family & your friends) to read it.
Poor word choices on bragging
Deal Breakers that case employers to immediately throw it away.
Unreadable for reasons: typos, confusing format or illegible font
What is the S?
Specific
What is A Graduate?
A Person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, may be looking to enter a grad. study program.
What do they allow you to do?
Communicate w/ coworkers
Solve problems
Understand your role within the team
Make responsible choices
Take charge of your own career
What are two (or more) things that are in these job interview skills?
Sit up Straight & lean Slightly Forward & Take a professional (LOOKING) binder to the interview & jot down a few notes.
Arrive 10 - 15 min early.
What are the THINGS to make sure you do not do?
Lack of achievements/skills
Lack of professionalism
Lack of volume/depth within the resume
What is the M?
Measurable
What are the 12 things under College Degrees?
Undergraduate, Graduate, Degree, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Credit Hours, Major, Minor, Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree, Professional Degree & Joint Degrees
Why do employers love them?
Because they are directly linked to how you get along w/ coworkers & customers
Your own job performance
Career success
What do you need to do before the interview (Research Preparations)?
1) Research the organization
2) Seek background info of the company
3) Develop a question list based off of the company or position applied for
What are some things you will have to use (or gather information)?
Educational background (from middle school)
List your current (or previous) jobs
Community service opportunities
Include clubs/sports when applicable, achievements, GPA, etc
What is the A & R?
A=Achievable
R=Relevant
What is Joint Degrees?
Some Universities allow students to combine bachelor's & graduate degrees in order to lessen the time it takes to receive one
What are the 8 different categories?
Foundational
Interpersonal
Communication
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Ethics
Legal
What are two (or more) things that are in these job interview skills?
Such as a firm handshake
Good eye contact
Wearing appropriate attire?
Questioning when the time is right (form of etiquette not non verbal)
Show respect to your interviewer by calling them Mr/Mrs.
Extra copies of your resume
Professional binder & pen
List of references
What is the T?
Time - Bound
What are Credit Hours?
The unit of measuring educational credit, usually based on the # of classroom hours per week.
What is at least 2 things under Communication Skills?
Read & Understand Written Materials
Listen, understand & ask questions
Follow Directions
Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing.
Are you supposed to use tight clothing to the interview?