Getting a job

Before I can get a job, I need to:

• ...have a good idea of my strengths

• ...get a haircut

• ...buy new shoes

• ...tell my mother

You have to know your___________ before your can sell yourself to an employer.

• qualities

• soft skills

• hard skills

• likes and dislikes

• favorite flavor of ice cream

A CV is a curriculum _______________.

Before I send a CV I really need to:

• check it matches the job requirements

• get it proofread

• add my interests and hobbies

• change the font to red

Getting a job is like getting married, because:

• it is an expensive procedure

• employees and employers fight every day

• they are usually looking for a long term relationship with someone special

• if the employee is not showered with gifts, they get upset

An interview with more than one person asking questions is called a _______ interview.

As a general rule, to get a job you have make yourself more ___________ than other candidates.

• attractive

• funny

• hungry

• available

Which of these are good things to do in an interview:

• ask about the salary

• talk about the value you bring to the company

• ask about training

• ask for more details about the company culture

A good way to gain experience is to v_______________ at a company.

Hiring someone is an ________________ decision so you have to try to make people like you.

• interesting

• emotional

• easy

• engaging