Applying for Work
What is one way you can apply for work?
A. Online
B. Television
A. Online
What is the purpose of a resume?
A. Homework
B. To market yourself to get an interview
B. To market yourself to get an interview,
What is 1 thing you can do to prepare for your interview?
A. Stay up all night
B. Practice your answers to the most common interview questions
B. Practice your answers to the most common interview questions
I just got hired! My employer asked for 3 references. Can I just put down 3 or should I ask them for permission?
A. Just put them down
B. Ask them for permission
B. Ask them for permission
What is the page before your Resume?
A. Blank
B. Cover Letter
B. Cover Letter
How long should your objective be?
A. 1 or 2 short sentences
B. 2 pages, double spaced
A. 1 or 2 short sentences
Saying I have no questions at the end of my interview when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for them is the best way to show I am interested in the job.
A. True
B. False
B. False
When should I call in sick for my shift?
A. You don't need to call. They will know when you don't show up.
B. As soon as possible. Calling in 5 or 10 minutes before your scheduled shift is unacceptable.
B. As soon as possible. Calling in 5 or 10 minutes before your scheduled shift is unacceptable.
If you were looking to apply at a restaurant, what time of day would be a bad time to apply in-person?
A. Lunch rush or dinner rush
B. Nap time
A. Lunch rush or dinner rush
I have a lot of information I want to add to my resume. Is it okay if my resume is 4 pages long?
A. No, it should be at least 8 pages long
B. No, one or two pages at most is appropriate for a resume.
B. No, one or two pages at most is appropriate for a resume.
What is a common interview question you may be asked during an interview?
A. Can you tell me about yourself?
B. How many breaks are allowed during the shift?
A. Can you tell me about yourself?
What is a skill you need to be a good cashier?
A. Basic math skills
B. Talking on a phone
A. Basic math skills
True or False, when you drop off your resume, it doesn't really matter what you wear as it wont be the manager you are handing your resume to?
A. True
B. False
B. FALSE! Always make a good impressions.
Is "Hotchick1999@email.com" an appropriate email address for your resume?
A. Yes, as long as you are not a guy
B. No, it is not professional
B. No, it is not professional
What should I avoid talking about in an interview?
A. Negative experiences at prior job(s)
B. Your skills
A. Negative experiences at prior job(s)
If I wanted a job working as an Animal Control Worker, what is a good skill to have?
A. Love for animals
B. Careless driving
A. Love for animals
If you have applied by emailing your resume and not heard anything yet, how could you follow up?
A. Go in person and hand in another resume
B. Call your grandparents
A. Go in person and hand in another resume
Who's one person I could use a reference.
A. Teacher
B. Parents
A. Teacher
What can you talk about if you do not have much work experience in an interview?
A. Volunteering or your participation during school projects
B. I don't know
A. Volunteering or your participation during school projects
What is a way to search for a job in addition to searching online?
A. Job Fairs
B. Go to the beach
A. Job Fairs