What is the difference between a hot call and a cold call?
When you are making a hot call, you are calling someone you have spoken to before or following up on a referral. The call is expected. When you place a cold call, the person who is receiving the call does not know who you are or what your intentions for calling may be.
List and explain three ways you can make your reference’s job easy.
Student answers will vary, but should include three of the following options: Provide an updated résumé - A résumé supplies a reference with easy access to dates of employment, employment history, duties, etc. Warn them when a potential employer has requested references – A reference will be able to give a better recommendation when they are prepared for a phone call instead of being caught off guard. Describe the job you are seeking - By explaining the job in detail, your references will better understand thechallenges you would face and see how you could meet those challenges. Explain to them why you are the best candidate – By letting them know how your skills will allow you to be successful, they will be able to relay this information on to the hiring department.
List four places job advertisements can be found.
Student answers could include, but are not limited to: newspapers, the Internet, magazines, and professional publications.
What guidelines should a job seeker follow to ensure they are successful at career fairs?
Guidelines to follow when attending career fairs include: 1. Bring copies of your résumé, business cards, and portfolio 2. Set a goal to meet 10 people – career fairs can be very intimidating, so it is good to set goals. 3. Be well prepared – dress appropriately, be able to summarize your qualifications briefly, prepare questions ahead of time 4. Perfect your pitch – “practice” your pitch on a few less desirable employers to work out kinks and nerves 5. Make note of good contacts that you met - you can follow up with them and add them to your network
How can you make sure you are being realistic when setting goals?
When you are writing realistic goals, you must carefully consider yourself and your career choice. You want to be completely honest with yourself about your skills, interests, and personality. We can confuse or convince ourselves of things when we are not honest with ourselves.
What are three benefits of networking when searching for a job?
Student answers can contain any of the three following responses: -Focuses job choice and career direction -Access to jobs not readily advertised -Gain insider information -Learn about specific employers -Opportunity to promote yourself -Chance to practice communication and interview skills -Obtain referrals and expand network further
Do you think your career goals will be the same 5 years from now? 10 years from now? Why or why not?
Students should realize that as life changes, goals also change. They should recognize that they don’t know all of the changes that may occur in life, but it is likely that their career plan will change.
Why is it important to use standard English when applying for a job?
Using standard English shows that you have good writing skills, and it is a more effective and professional form of communication.
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