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"S,T" Fund of Tech
"S,T" Notecards for Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Identify leader characteristics (i.e., ethics, intelligence, objectivity, initiative, accountability, dependability, cooperation, integrity, courage, confidence, stability, empathy, creativity, teamwork, responsibility, flexibility) | To identify a leader’s traits, watch how they act: stay calm, take responsibility, keep promises, cooperate, and make smart decisions under pressure. Companies observe work, ask others, give stressful tasks, and check if actions match words. |
| Identify leadership styles | To find your leadership style, reflect on how you make decisions, solve problems, and treat coworkers. Ask honest feedback from trusted colleagues. This helps you see if you’re bossy, team-focused, hands-off, inspiring, strict, or supportive. |
| Identify professional and community organizations (i.e., student organizations, civic organizations, professional organizations, social organizations) | To find leadership groups, search online, check school clubs, ask professors or professionals, and look at community boards. Choose based on your career, student, community, or social interests, and attend meetings to see what fits. |
| Participate in student organization activities and various projects on the local, state, and national levels | To build leadership skills, join student groups, volunteer, attend workshops, and take on leadership roles in projects or events. Later, you can lead larger events, set goals, network, and step up to help others. |
| Set occupational objectives (i.e., entrepreneurship, self-employment, full-time, part-time) | To set job goals, decide the type of work you want and create simple, realistic goals with deadlines. Choose a job that fits your lifestyle: full-time, part-time, or self-employment. |
| Compose a letter of application | A cover letter is a one-page letter with your resume. It shows why you’re a good fit, highlights key achievements and skills, and requests an interview. |
| Create a résumé and portfolio in hard copy and digital format | A strong job application includes a tailored resume, cover letter, and portfolio showing your skills and fit. Send a keyword-friendly PDF and a high-quality printed version for interviews, keeping everything professional and consistent. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of employment services (i.e., online searches, private, state, federal) | Show your knowledge of employment services by explaining how you use job sites, agencies, and USAJOBS. Mention tailoring resumes with keywords, setting alerts, and understanding hiring steps. |
| Review potential interview questions and techniques | For a job interview, study the job and company to anticipate questions. Use the S.T.A.R. method with real examples, practice answers out loud, prepare for common and tough questions, ask professional questions, and dress and act professionally. |
| Participate in pre-interview activities (i.e., mock interview, preparing questions for prospective employers) | Before an interview, practice mock interviews to improve answers, body language, and confidence. Prepare a brief self-pitch, research the company, list questions to ask, review your resume, and bring extra materials. |
| Participate in job interview (i.e., interview etiquette, application, appropriate dress, résumé, research company history) | To impress in an interview, research the company, bring updated resumes, and dress professionally. Arrive early, make eye contact, answer with examples, ask questions, and leave a thank-you note. |
| Complete post-interview activities (i.e., follow-up letter and inquiry call) | "After an interview:" send a "thank-you email the same day" and reaffirm interest. "If no reply in a week:" politely follow up and keep applying to other jobs. |
| Complete job acceptance (i.e., negotiate salary and benefits, complete benefits forms) | When you get a job offer, "read it carefully" and check that pay and benefits are fair. Ask politely for more information if needed. If you accept, "reply within a day or two" and complete all required paperwork promptly. |
| Discuss legal issues (i.e., drug screen, discrimination, harassment) | When starting a new job, the company should clearly explain rules on drug testing, discrimination, and harassment. They should provide a simple paper outlining acceptable behavior, how to report issues safely, and apply the rules fairly to everyone. |
| Identify career and training opportunities (i.e., networking, professional organizations, education requirements, salaries, labor market, career ladder, self-initiative, transfer skills and flexibility, functions/job levels of a company) | To find better career opportunities, know your strengths, fill skill gaps, research good jobs, network, and grow your skills and experience. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of resignation, termination, and exit interview practices | "Offboarding" means leaving a job "professionally": give notice, complete paperwork, return property, and give honest feedback. |