Essential Skills for Landing Your First Job

This video, presented by Stacy from the Goffstown Public Library, offers essential life skills for teens, focusing on job hunting. It covers suitable industries for teen employment, the application process, resume creation, and interview preparation. The video aims to guide teens towards independence by providing practical tips and resources for securing their first job.

Which industry is not mentioned as suitable for teens?

• Retail services

• Recreation

• Information technology

• Food service

Which of the following is a good first job option for teens?

• Bank manager

• Ice cream shop attendant

• Corporate lawyer

• Software developer

What type of jobs are suitable for teens in the recreation industry?

• Amusement park attendant

• Engineering roles

• Medical assistant

• Accounting positions

What should you do if the manager is not present when inquiring about a job?

• Leave your resume and go

• Ask an employee if they are hiring

• Call the manager

• Wait for the manager to return

What is the benefit of visiting a place of interest for a job?

• You can meet the manager in person

• It's the only way to apply

• You can start working immediately

• Online applications are not accepted

What should you do after submitting a job application?

• Wait for the employer to call you

• Start looking for other jobs

• Follow up with a phone call immediately

• Prepare for the interview

What is a crucial element to include in your resume?

• Hobbies

• Social media profiles

• References

• Favorite subjects

How can you make your resume stand out with little job experience?

• Make it multiple pages long

• List all your academic achievements

• Include every hobby you have

• Highlight volunteer work and specific skills

What should you do if you don't understand a question during an interview?

• Guess the answer

• End the interview

• Ask for clarification

• Change the subject

What is a key strategy for interview preparation?

• Memorizing answers to possible questions

• Practicing questions and answers to make them your own

• Avoiding difficult questions

• Wearing casual clothes to appear relaxed