The Interview
What is an interview?
A meeting in which a potential employee learns about a job and the skills they need, and the employer learns if the employee is a good fit.
A _______ is a privilege given to you by the law.
Right
When a person maintains eye contact with another person, this is an example of:
a) verbal communication
b) active listening
c) written communication
d) non-verbal communication
D. non-verbal communication
The amount of money you spend on entertainment is an example of a:
a) fixed expense
b) raised expense
c) invisible expense
d) variable expense
D. Variable expense
Name 2 pieces of PPE you might need in a workplace.
gloves, mask, harness, non-slip shoes, respirator, goggles, etc.
Name 2 things you need to do before an interview.
do research, dress properly, know where you are going, shower, print resume, etc.
A __________ is something you have a duty to fulfill, but it is not necessarily written in law.
Responsibility
Name 2 characteristics or attributes of a good employee.
Answers may vary.
What are benefits?
Various types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries.
What is self-advocacy?
The ability to navigate your own life and respectfully stand up for yourself.
Name 2 things you should NOT wear to an interview.
Bright colors, flashy clothes or jewelry, overly casual clothes, tacky ties, too much makeup, etc.
An employer legally must pay you overtime wages if you work more than _____ hours per week.
40
Name one example of good time management.
Answers may vary.
What is the federal minimum wage?
$7.25
Each of these are career clusters except:
a) Dog walker
b) Hospitality and Tourism
c) Finance
d) Architecture
A. Dog Walker
What do you need to send after you have an interview?
Hint: We looked at one of these in MCS.
A thank you note.
Name 2 things an employer cannot legally discrimination against you for.
Race, National Origin, Gender, Religion, Pregnancy, Age.
If your boss sends you a memo on appropriate attire, this is an example of:
a) non-verbal communication
b) verbal communication
c) written communication
d) body language
C. Written communication
A type of deduction on your paycheck might be:
a) Social Security
b) property tax
c) sales tax
d) vehicle registration
A. Social Security
Give an example of a reasonable accommodation at work.
Answers may vary
Name 2 categories of information that you should have on your resume.
Education, Work history, skills, objective, contact information.
What is the name of the government agency in charge of setting safety standards in America's workforce? (hint: The abbreviation is 4 letters)
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are transferable skills?
Skills you learn in various aspects of your life that can be transferred from one area to another (work, school, hobbies, etc).
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross = before taxes
Net = After taxes
The American Disabilities Act was enacted in:
a) 1979
b) 1990
c) 1992
d) 1985
B. 1990