Benefits of Teamwork and situational questions
What are some examples of Individual Strengths?
Creativity, Determination, Trustworthiness, Discipline, Dedication, Patience, Versatility, Any Skill/Experience.
What is Dress-Code
Black, White, Grey or any solid colours.
True or False: All employees, including those under 18 years of age, are entitled to the minimum standards of employment, such as general holidays, vacations, minimum wage and termination notice or pay.
True
Cover-letter should be included when you are applying
Yes. Your cover letters should be personalized for who and what you are applying for.
The interviewer asks: Give me a time where you had to work with a difficult partner?
...
Interviewer Asks: Do you have any more questions for me?
Yes. Ask questions, prime questions you can ask are:
- What is your leadership style?
- What do you like most about working for XYZ?
- Age
- Relationship status
- Race
- If you feel uncomfortable, say that it makes you feel uncomfortable
"I'm curious about how this question impacts my eligibility for the job."
"Can you clarify about how this question impacts my eligibility for the job"
How many pages do you think resumes should be?
The two- (or more!). The bottom line is this—you want the information in your resume to be concise.
The interviewer asks: If you are having conflict with your co-worker/client what would you do?
"First I would ... then I would go to my manager and tell them the situation, which would result in..."
Interviewer Asks: "Can you go over your resume?"
1. work experience or education
2. Significant accomplishments
Something came up and I can't go to my interview.
Call them right away and send a follow-up message.
Accept your responsibility and let them know you are trying to find solutions to avoid the problem.
Websites to find a job for youth
- Canadian Youth Job Bank
- Indeed.ca
- Young Canadian Federal Government Support
- Alberta.ca
What is Individual Strengths?
Individual Strengths are tasks or actions you can do well. These include knowledge, proficiencies, skills, and talents. People use their traits and abilities to complete work, relate with others, and achieve goals.
The interviewer asks: How do your values align with the company?
- Research the company
- Pick one or two of the values that you can give an example of
What is Confidentiality?
The principle of confidentiality is about privacy and respecting someone's wishes.
Highlight your experience instead of "soft-skills"
Not completely... Soft-skills are very important to employers more than we think. Do not eliminate jobs that you have in school highlighting time-management, organization and collaboration (instead of team-work).
Use more "action verbs"
How to answer situational interview questions?
Follow STAR
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself
Do not follow your resume!
Talk about why you are interested in the job and what makes you perfect for the job
Adolescents can work a maximum number of hours?
2 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, and cannot work between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
I should highlight my duties in my experiences.
No. You should not highlight what you've done, instead highlight your achievements.
ex) I filed papers during a volunteering task
instead, say... I took initiative to organize all the folders and relevant documents which improved the efficiency of the whole team.