Building Your Network
What is a network?
The collection of individuals that you are connected to by work, school, friends, and family, as well as the people that those individuals are connected to.
Finish this sentence.. “Are you as careful about how you spend your time
as you are about how you spend your money?”
What is a resume?
A resume is a document that contains a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience. Extra: It's your chance to make a first impression!
What should you know before your interview?
Job description, location, information about the company
Why is it important to visualize our goals?
In order to physically achieve our goals, we must first mentally “see” or believe that our goals are attainable.
Finish this sentence... It's not what you know
but who you know.
How can technology hinder your ability to manage your time well?
Social media, videos, etc. can be a major distraction. Cell phone addiction can be real and many people have a difficult time working for any length of time without checking their phones.
Name two things you should never put on your resume?
Never: Social security number, birthday, criminal background, racial/ethnic background, citizenship status, a photograph.
What are some common interview questions?
Tell me about yourself, what are your strengths/weaknesses, your experience background.
Shared goals, Common struggles, Common language and culture, Similar stories and background
Why is having a network important?
What are some practical ways you can use your time more effectively?
Make a To-Do List Every Day.
Use Spare Minutes Wisely.
Find the Right Time.
Review Your Notes Every Day.
Get a Good Night's Sleep.
Communicate Your Schedule to Others.
Determine Your Priorities.
It's Okay to Say No.
What makes a resume “good” versus “not so good”?
Clarity, Honesty, Strength of “sales pitch” being made, Organization, Key catergories.
Which question would you use your Elevator Pitch to answer in an interview?
The tell me about yourself question
Name three techniques to manage stress
Meditating, listening to music, exercise, reading, being in nature.
Name at least two things you can ask or share with someone to find a commonality and create a connection
The skills you have, Skill You Would Like to Learn. Career Goal, Pastime, Hobby, Activity, Club, Sport, Other activities.
How can technology help your ability to manage your time well??
Apps to block access to social media, set a timer, Online calendars, applications that allow multiple people to connect at once or share documents.
What should you always do during an interview?
Name 3 tips provided in the How To Ace Your Video Interview - Video.
1. Set the Scene- lighting, 2. Plan Your Outfit, 3. Test Your Tech, 4. Practice, 5. Interview.
Initiative is...
Doing the right thing without being told or prompted to do so, or going above and beyond what is expected of you.
What does Six degrees of separation mean?
That everyone can be connected between 6 people
Name one of the Four Quadrants we discussed for how people should manage their time
Quadrant One: Important and Urgent - tasks that are typically unplanned, but need to be addressed immediately.
Quadrant Two: Important, Not Urgent - These activities are planned and well managed.
Quadrant Three: Urgent, Not Important - These activities are typically distractions.
Quadrant Four: Not Urgent, Not Important - These are activities that we do not have to do.
What are soft skills? What are hard skills?
Hard Skills include the specific knowledge and abilities required for success in a job.
Soft Skills characterize your relationships with other people or are about how you approach life and work.
Name 3 do's and 3 dont's during an interview
Do's- Say thank you, have questions prepared to ask, dress professional, be on time. Dont's - ask about money, be late, ask personal questions or share personal information, look at your phone.
Taking initiative is a skill that can be broken down into 4 other qualities, name at least 3.
Proactive, Observant, Self-Starter, Accountable.