Vocabulary #1
Who is the applicant
What is an application
What is the form you complete to apply for a job
Can family members be a reference for you
What is NO family and relatives cannot be a reference for a job
What color Ink should you use to complete a paper application
What is blue or black ink
How early should you arrive for an interview
What is 10-15 minutes
Define the term gender
What is male or female
Define salary
What is the amount of money you make
In what order should you list your job experiences on your resume- past to present or present to past
What is present to past
What is one of the most common mistakes made on a paper application
What is wrong ink color or leaving a blank or writing sloppy
When should you sit down in an interview?
What is wait for the employer to invite you to sit down
What does P/T and F/T mean
What is part time and full time
Define benefits
What is the "extras" that an employer offers in addition to your wage
Name at least 2 pieces of information that should be on a cover letter
What is the job title, where the job was posted, why you are interested in the job, a call to action, your special skills that qualify you
Name 3 resources for finding jobs
What is the newspaper, online resources, business postings, networking with others, company website
What percentage of what we say verbally makes an impact
What is 7%
What is getting fired from a job
Define probationary
What is a trial period of time
List 3 different people you can use for a references
What are teachers, supervisors, pastors, volunteer coordinators, coaches, guidance counselors, coworkers
How do you correct a mistake on a paper application
What is make 2 small lines through the incorrect information and write the answer above the mistake
Name 3 items to bring to an interview
What is extra copies of resumes, at least 2 pens, references, questions to ask, a copy of the job description
Define dependents
What is the people in your family that need your help typically children
Give 3 types of benefits given on a job
What is health insurance, sick time, vacation time, life insurance, tuition reimbursement for schooling
Name 2 of the 3 types of resumes
What are chronological, functional and combination resumes?
What is the difference between an application and a resume
What is a legal document and a marketing tool
How should you end an interview ( hint:not a handshake)
What is ask questions to the employer