Career Exploration
What is the difference between short-term, and long-term goals?
Short-term goals are less than a year. Whereas long-term goals can take more than a year.
T or F. You can use a Master Resume to apply for jobs
`True
What are different types of interviews? Hint. 3
Phone, Virtual, and In-Person Interviews
How many members are in the Youth Hire Program?
4
T or F. We covered Job Retention in our 6 week workshop
True!
T or F. Taking a break is a good time-management strategy
True. It is important to give yourself a break or to rest before going back into a task
What is an ATS?
Applicant Tracking System
T or F. This is not a behavioral interview question “How would you react if you were under a lot of pressure at work?”
False
T or F. Youth Hire serves youth age 16-30
False. We serve Youth 15-30
What is Networking?
The abilities to build and maintain professional relationships
T or F. We learned about Myers Brigg Personality in workshop
True!
What is a Master Resume?
A Master Resume is an all-in-one document containing your complete career history, skills, education, and accomplishments
We learned about different ways to prepare for an interview. What are 3 strategies?
Research the Company
Research the Role
Practice
What are the names of the Youth Hire Staff?
Gowry
Jemoia
MJ
Nevannah
What are 3 personal finance strategies we have learned in workshop?
Saving
Budgeting
Managing Income/ Spending
SMART Goals stand for
Specific
Measurable
Actionable
Relevant
Time- Bound
What is the difference between Chronological and Functional Resume?
Functional Resumes are skills focused. Whereas Chronological Resumes lists your work history in reverse order
What is the purpose of interviews?
•Understanding your Skills
•Expertise and personality
•Corporate culture
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What is ESA? What does the act focus on?
Employment Standards Act - protecting employees by establishing foundational rights for wages, hours, vacation, leaves, and termination, ensuring fair treatment
M in "SMART" Goals is? Give an example
Measurable. Focuses on quantifying
Why are Target Resumes Important?
Target resumes help pass an ATS, and shows hiring manger that your experience relatable to the role you are applying for
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action and Result
LDATD stands for?
Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace?
Employees, Supervisors and Employer