Job Applications
What are 2 things you should include on a resume?
Name
Number
Skills
Work experience
Volunteer experience
Qualifications
Does personal presentation matter?
YES!
Who might be in an interview panel?
Hiring manager
HR consultant
Direct manager of the position
What are 2 things you should include on a cover letter?
Name
Number
Skills/experience relevant to the position
What would you wear to a hospitality interview?
Black or white button up or polo.
Clean black pants or skirt
Tidy cover toe black shoes
What are 2 steps in the recruitment process?
Submitting job application
Pre-screening
Setting up interview
Attending interview
Employers discussing with higher management
Finding out the outcome
What is Key Selection Criteria?
A list of criteria that the employers are looking for in their new hire
What are 2 questions you might ask in an interview?
What does success in this role look like?
What are the challenges of this position?
Is there the potential for growth from this position?
NO.
It can be disappointing, but turn it into an opportunity to learn and grow
What is an effective guideline for answering Key Selection Criteria questions?
HINT: its an acronym
STAR
What are 3 examples of positive body language?
Eye contact
Nodding your head
Using your hands to talk
Open posture
Smiling
With an open mind
Ask questions to clarify
Find out how you can grow to do better
What does STAR stand for?
Situation
Task
Action
Result
What have you got to lose from attending an interview?
NOTHING!
You instead gain valuable experience regardless of the outcome
Why is a mental health first aid kit important?
Because it sets you up with activities you enjoy that calm you down and help you cope