Work Qualities
The first quality of a Competitive Employee is that he or she should be able to __________.
What is, "follow directions?"
People don't realize how much they touch _____________.
What is, "their faces?"
True or False
I should expect to get the first job I apply for.
What is, "false?"
Many people apply and interview for a lot of jobs before they are hired.
This is the typical amount of time an entry-level worker will have for lunch every day.
What is, "30 minutes?"
This time includes washing hands, getting your food, heating it up, eating it, cleaning up and going back to the bathroom before going back to your job.
This document tells the interviewer about the applicant and what experience he or she has.
What is, "a resume?"
Of working quickly and working accurately, this skill is more important than the other.
What is, "working accurately?"
This is one way a person can spread the Coronavirus, COVID-19.
What is, a sick person coughing, sneezing, talking while close to someone else?
True or False
If a job looks interesting and fun, applicants will probably get it even though they don't have the skills to do the job.
What is, "false?"
Applicants should be looking for jobs that fit the abilities they currently have.
If a worker is having trouble getting everything done during the work day, he or she should first try ___________________________.
What is, "picking up the pace and working faster?"
True or False
Many interviewers decide to hire an applicant after just one or two minutes of meeting them.
What is, "true?"
This is why making a good "first impression" is so important. Dress appropriately, arrive on time, look the interviewer in the eyes, shake their hands firmly, and smile like you want to be there.
A worker can be accurate and work quickly with support. But he or she also needs to __________.
What is, "work independently?"
When coughing, sneezing, or talking, a person can limit the spread of the virus by ______________.
What is, "always wearing a face mask in public?"
While waiting for the job market to open up, applicants should ______________________________.
What is, "research places where they want to work, practice interviewing, consider questions to ask of the employers?" (any of these or similar answers may be correct)
To prioritize tasks means the worker should figure out which ones are the most important and ________________________.
What is, "do those first?"
True or False
Applicants should prepare for interviews by practicing answering questions.
What is, "true?"
Practicing answers to basic interview questions will help the applicant feel more confident.
This quality means the worker can change tasks or ways of working easily.
What is, "adaptability?"
Wipe down surfaces with Lysol or Clorax wipes. Especially areas that are touched the most such as ________________.
What is, "door knobs, light switches, and/or remote controls?"
True or False
A person should only search for one job at a time, wait for an answer and then move on if he/she doesn't get the job.
What is, "false?'
A person may apply at several places at once. Many businesses often do not call back to people they do not hire. If you wait to hear back before applying for another job, you will take a really, really, long time to job search.
A worker is expected to clock in when they arrive and clock out at the end of the day. He/she is also expected to clock out and back in for ___________.
What is, "lunch?"
True or False
The applicant should do most of the talking in an interview when he/she answers questions.
What is, "true?"
The applicant is expected to answer questions with explanations and examples that show his/her experience.
"Take the Initiative" means ________________.
What is, "when a worker is finished with his/her tasks and then sees something needed, he or she will take care of the need without being told to?" (any answer similar to this will be correct)
True or False
When restrictions are lifted and we can go back out to stores, it will be alright to not wear face masks and touch others again.
What is, "false?"
COVID-19 will be around for many months, maybe years, to come. We will need to continue to follow the recommendations of the Government.
When a worker gets ready to quit his/her job, he/she should already have _____________.
What is, "another job to go to?"
Never quit a job without already having something else where you are definitely going to be working.
True or False
Employers usually DO NOT want the employee to stay longer than they are scheduled to finish their tasks.
What is, "true?"
A worker is expected to complete all their tasks in the time they are scheduled.
While waiting for COVID-19 to become less of a threat, people seeking jobs can practice interview skills with family at home and/or with others through _______________________.
What is, "video conferencing?"
Using Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, and other forms of video conferencing can help applicants get more comfortable with this type of interview.