Workplace Info.
Idioms
Driving Vocab
Interviewing
Applying for Jobs
100
True or False: In this context, "restructuring" means "making changes".
Subject Line: Departmental Changes
Dear Team:
Good morning. There are some exciting changes coming to our department that I wish to alert you to.
Due to Gryzzl Inc.’s recent acquisition of our company, our management has decided that some restructuring of our department is in order so that our transition through this merger can be as seamless as possible.
True
100
Your co-worker says that her kids are like "peas in a pod". That means...
They're very close to one another/they have a great relationship with one another.
100
What does this sign mean?
The lanes are merging together.
100
Name one thing you should bring to an interview?
Resume, formal clothes, questions, etc.
100
When you're applying for jobs, "position" means...
The role you're applying for
200
In this context: "seamless" could mean
A) Stressful
B) Smooth
C) Mundane
Subject Line: Departmental Changes
Dear Team: Good morning. There are some exciting changes coming to our department that I wish to alert you to.
Due to Gryzzl Inc.’s recent acquisition of our company, our management has decided that some restructuring of our department is in order so that our transition through this merger can be as seamless as possible.
B) Smooth
200
During a meeting, a co-worker says "That delay really threw a monkey wrench into our plans." That means...
The delay messed things up/got things off track
200
Your DMV instructor tells you to check your blind spots before you change lanes. That means you need to...
Look at your mirrors to see if there is a car on either side of you before you change lanes.
200
What's one question that probably gets asked in every interview?
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"/"Do you have any questions for us"/"Tell us about yourself?"
200
When you're applying for jobs, "candidate" means...
A person who is being considered for a job, position, etc.
300
The rest of the e-mail is probably going to be about:
A) Raises that the managers are going to give out
B) The schedule for the next work-week
C)Things the managers will do differently going forward
Subject Line: Departmental Changes
Good morning. There are some exciting changes coming to our department that I wish to alert you to.
Due to Gryzzl Inc.’s recent acquisition of our company, our management has decided that some restructuring of our department is in order so that our transition through this merger can be as seamless as possible...
C) Things the managers will do differently going forward
300
On the job, you hear "he's about to get the axe". That means...
He's about to get fired.
300
What does the following sign mean?
The road is blocked and you'll have to take an alternate route
300
What are two things someone can do before an interview to prepare?
Do mock interviews, review their resume, look at the company website, prepare questions
300
When you're applying for jobs, "qualifications" means
A special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone a good fit for a job
400
Subject Line: Departmental Changes
Dear Team:
Good morning. There are some exciting changes coming to our department that I wish to alert you to.
Due to Gryzzl Inc.’s recent acquisition of our company, our management has decided that some restructuring of our department is in order so that our transition through this merger can be as seamless as possible...
What could merger mean in this context? (Hint: if you don't know, you can look up the definition)
The joining of two companies/businesses
400
Your manager opens up the staff meeting by saying, "Guys, it's time to face the music." What are they possibly about to discuss?
They're about to share some bad news/about to talk about facing the reality of a bad situation.
400
Your DMV instructor tells you to "stop tailgating" the other vehicle. That means you were...
Driving behind them too closely
400
The interviewer asks you a question and you need time to think of an answer. How can you appropriately "stall" for time?
"Hmm, that's a great question. I'd like to think about that for a second." - or something similar
400
Name three things a person should have on their resume
Name, education, job experience, skills, contact information, awards, volunteer experience, extracurriculars, clubs
500
Subject Line: Departmental Changes
Good morning. There are some exciting changes coming to our department that I wish to alert you to.
Due to Gryzzl Inc.’s recent acquisition of our company, our management has decided that some restructuring of our department is in order so that our transition through this merger can be as seamless as possible.
Take a guess - who is this e-mail probably coming from
A boss, a manager, a supervisor, etc.
500
Use one of the following idioms in an example:
1) With open arms
2) In the same boat
3) Bend over backwards
(Answers vary.)
1) I felt welcomed with open arms when I joined this team.
2) They're struggling through this pandemic just the same as we are - we're in the same boat.
3) I'm tired of bending over backwards to make these customers happy.
500
If someone says they "hydroplaned and nearly got into an accident", what happened?
The roads were wet, they lost control of their vehicle, and nearly got into an accident.
500
Practice: You just sat down in the interview chair, and they say "tell me about yourself". How do you respond?
(Answers vary - there's no perfect answer, but there are good and bad ones!)
500
When you're applying for a job, "benefits" means...
Something extra (like vacation time or health insurance) that's given to workers in addition to their regular pay