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The Interview
Things you should know...
About Project SEARCH
Applications / Resumes
100
True or false. The day of your interview you should skip taking a shower if you took one a day or two ago and only put on deodorant.
False.
100
You should smile at your interviewer like this the entire interview. True or False
False.
100
Who is responsible for your supervisor knowing you need a reasonable accommodation?
YOU ARE!
100
What is the name of the base you come to everyday to attend Project SEARCH?
Joint Base Andrews
100
True or False. You should never list the name of your high school on your resume.
FALSE! You should list the name of your high school under the education section.
200
If I need to go to the bathroom at work, should I go find my boss to ask?
No. If you are working with someone, just let them know you are going to the bathroom and that you will be right back.
200
True or false. You should research the company before your interview.
True.
200
Name 3 different job titles.
Answers will vary.
200
After you graduate from Project SEARCH, can you come back and do more rotations next year if you want to?
You can NOT return and do more rotations at Project SEARCH.
200
What is the 1st thing you need to write on your application or resume?
Your Name.
300
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
300
What is the first thing you need to do when you walk into your interview?
Greet your interviewer(s) (shake their hand).
300
Mrs. Perry & Mr. White works for Prince Georges County Public School System. Who does Mrs. Alsop & Ms. Toni work for?
The Arc Prince Georges County
300
What are job coaches for?
To help support you at work.
300
True or False. It is a good idea to put a list of your skills on your resume.
True! You should list your hard skills (technical work skills) and soft skills (interpersonal skills) that shows how you would be a good fit for the job.
400
Tell me at least 2 interpersonal skills that describe you & tell me what they mean.
Answer may vary.
400
True or False? It is okay to arrive two hours early to your interview.
False.
400
Who is Mr. Lyons or Ms. Dancy?
My DORS counselor
400
What type of program is Project SEARCH?
A job training program.
400
What is a reference?
References are present or former teachers, coworkers and/or supervisors who have worked with you professionally and can verify your skills and qualifications that you presented on your resume and in your interview.
500
What does is it mean to disclose at work?
In the workplace, disclosure refers to the act of making a disability known to your employer or potential employer for the purpose of receiving an accommodation.
500
During your interview you need to be ready to answer the question:
"Can you tell me about your disability?"
True or False.
FALSE!
500
A job accommodation must be R____________!
REASONABLE!
*A job accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties
Accommodations may include specialized equipment, modifications to the work environment or adjustments to work schedules or responsibilities that are reasonable
500
For Project SEARCH, what is the name of the meeting that we have with you and your parents/family?
Employment Planning Meetings
500
What information do you need to write on your application or resume under "Work Experience"?
1. Where you worked (employer)
2. When you worked (date)
3. Your position (job title)
4. What you did (description of the job)