Interviewing
What is often the first question you'll get asked in an interview
"Tell us/me about yourself"
True or False- It is beneficial to use a template for your resume because it makes it look nice
FALSE- Hard to edit and manipulate as your details change
What is a short term goal
A short term goal is a goal you want to achieve within the next 6 months
Where are the libraries in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach (street names) and what does the library offer the community?
Collingwood- Ste Marie St
Wasaga- Glenwood (off Beachwood)
-Computers to use with internet
-Warm place to go
-Books
-Programs for kids, teens and adults
What is the ESA
Employment Standards Act- Rights and Responsibilities of all Ontario employees and employers
True or False.. if you are sitting in a "spinny" chair, it is okay to spin around during an interview to help calm your mind
FALSE- no spinning!
What are the two types of resumes
Functional and Chronological
What is a long term goal?
How many food banks are in this area and where are they located?
-Salvation army Food bank
-St Mary's church food bank
-Wasaga food bank
-more??
What are the break entitlements during the workday according to the ESA
-30 minute unpaid eating break every 5 hours
-With written agreement, can be broken up into two 15 minute breaks
-Coffee/smoke breaks are not a thing
True or False- It is okay to take notes during an interview
True- having a pen and paper is not a bad thing!
Other than your name and contact info, what is the first thing on your resume
Objective
What is the benefit to making goals
To have a plan that allows you to achieve things throughout your life
Get things done
Where and when is the same day counselling in Collingwood and Wasaga
Collingwood- Friday's 9:30-3:30 at 99 Campbell St.
Wasaga- Tuesdays 1-4 at 14 Ramblewood Dr.
True or False- The ESA will protect workers who have unexplained absences from 3 consecutive shifts (or more)
False- GO TO WORK
What should you wear to an interview? Describe full outfit, head to toe, for a male or female
Dress pants, button up shirt, blouse, tie, belt, dress shoes, blazer, etc..
What are transferable skills and name 5
Transferable skills are skills that work across different industries. Examples are: hard working, able to follow instruction, do research, punctual, communication skills, etc
What are two areas within someones life that they will want to set goals:
- employment (obtain a job)
- financial (save money)
- schooling (further education)
- living (get own place, buy house)
- fitness and health (exercise, stop smoking)
- and many more!
Where do you go to get your taxes done? How often do you file taxes?
- Buy the online program to do yourself
- H&R Block
- Accountant
- Tax Service (Thrifty Tax, etc).
Taxes must be filed every year! T4s are issues in February.
True or False- You can take an employer to court AND file an ESA claim at the same time.
FALSE- one or the other
Name 3 stores in our area where you can shop for interview appropriate clothing
Winners, Mark's, Joe Fresh, Walmart, Salvation Army, etc.
When must you include a cover letter with your resume?
ALWAYS
What do all the letters in SMART goals stand for
S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- reliable
T- timely
Tracks Collingwood- 50 Hume St.
Career Solutions Wasaga- 1367 Mosley St.
Name 3 occupations that aren't covered under the ESA
Police
Firefighting
Military
more....