Developed by Norma Thompson
JOB PREPARATION
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What Kind of Work Do I Want to Do?CAREERinsite is a
government of Alberta website that provides a number of inventories to assist you with making career choices that fit your personality and values. Some of them are specifically related to work choices. You have already completed a number of inventories on myBlueprint which can help you create a satisfying life for your future. The CAREERInsite quizzes will help you narrow down these choices even further. Do you like to work inside or out? Do you like to work with people or on your own? Is it important for you to work in a sustainable environment? By completing these work related quizzes, you can focus your work search on jobs which match many of your personal and skill qualities.
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Completing an Application FormA job application form is your
opportunity to show an employer that you are well-suited to the job you are applying for and deserve to be shortlisted for an interview. You will only be considered for an interview if your prospective employer has the impression that you will be a positive addition to the organization. Take a look at this video for tips on completing an effective application form. Check out the video on transferable skills and decide what skills you have developed that would be useful in a new job Finally a Job Interview! Now that you have completed an accurate job application form, a polished resume and a winning cover letter, you are ready for the next step on your journey to
achieve that job you have been waiting for - the job interview. This may be one of the more intimidating experiences for you especially if this is your first job interview. But like anything else, it becomes easier if you are well prepared. The interview is a crucial part of your job search. because it's an opportunity for an employer to decide if you're right for the job. Questions asked by most interviewers, whether they are interviewing a person ,for a professional position or a teen searching for a first job. are more or less the same. One of the more difficult questions asks you to predict where you see yourself in the future.
The following video provides some hints on how to answer this question. Videos to help you answer many of the other possible questions will be included in the activities section. |