Job Application
Career Exploration
Vocational/Trade School/Money
College
MISC
100

What should you wear to a job interview? Be specific.

Professional attire; dress pants and shoes, modest top.  

100

What is the job called when you fix cars/ machines?

Mechanic

100

True or False: An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Apprentices get paid while they learn and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field.

True: After completing a registered apprenticeship program, apprentices receive a professional credential that is recognized nationwide.”  

100

What is the name of the grant you can receive if you study in California?

Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission)

100

If you want to quit your current job, how much notice should you give?

2 weeks

200

When should you arrive for an interview scheduled for 10:00am?

9:45am at the earliest.

200

Where can you find potential jobs?

newspaper, online, at the location, word of mouth

200

What is the average length it takes to complete vocational school?

The length of a vocational school program can vary from a few months to four years, depending on several factors, including: 

  • Program type: Whether you're pursuing a certificate or degree, and whether the certificate is short-term or long-term 
  • Enrollment status: Whether you're attending classes full-time, part-time, or accelerated 
  • School: The school you attend and its certification requirements 






200

Name 4 community colleges near Richmond, CA

Contra Costa Community College, Berkeley Community College, Marin Community College, Laney Community College, and Diablo Community College. 

200

True or False: You should share personal information with your co-workers. 

False; avoid sharing personal information with co-workers to maintain a professional relationship.

300

Describe the body language you should have during an interview

Hand shake, hands in your lap, feet planted on the ground, sit up straight, lean slightly forward, and look your interviewer in the eye. Smile and engage with each interviewer and nod slightly as he or she speaks.

300

True or false: Once you start on a career pathway you cannot change directions.

FALSE - you can always make changes to your career based on current interests and life events!

300

What are the names of the three big credit bureaus in the U.S.?

A. Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
B. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX
C. Capital One, Discover, Experian

A. Experian, Equifax, TransUnion

300

When is the FASFA application due?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024–2025 school year is due by June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

300

Name 5 things that should be included on your resume.



Contact information, work experience, education, volunteer, etc.

400

Should you have questions prepared to ask the interviewer? If so, give examples.

Yes, asking questions indicates your interest in the company. Come prepared with questions based on your research of the company.  

400

Name 2 careers in the transportation industry

Mechanic, Bus driver, train operator 

400

What is considered an excellent credit score?

A. 1,000 – 1,250
B. 720 – 850
C. 600 – 680

B. 720 – 850

400

What is needed to qualify for Free-Tuition at community colleges?

To qualify, students must:

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA) for the current academic year (Students do not need to qualify for aid, only submit a complete application)

  • Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each term

  • Be a California resident or otherwise exempt from paying non-resident tuition fees (e.g., AB540)

  • Accept the Free Tuition Program award and requirements through InSite.

400

True or False: It is OK to complete a job application with a pencil.

False; it is more professional to complete it in a black or blue pen.

500

When asked "what is your greatest professional strength and weakness?" in a job interview, how will you answer?

Strength: Share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear. Choose strengths that are most targeted to this particular position. Follow up with an example of how you've demonstrated these traits in a professional setting.

Weakness: Choose an answer that you struggle with, but you’re working to improve.

500

Name 2 careers in the food industry

cook, baker, waitress, hostess, dishwasher, etc

500

9. What kind of credit card can you get with bad credit or no credit score?

A. Secured
B. Remedial
C. Student Credit Card

A. Secured

500

What documents are needed to apply for FASFA or CADDA?

Both Student & Parent bring the following documents you have and that apply to you:

  • Driver's License (if you have one)
  • Social Security Card or number (if you have one)
  • Alien Registration number (if you have one) 
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) 
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) number (if you have one)
  • List of colleges you are interested in attending
500

If a question on a job application does not apply to you, what should you put?

N/S

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