Job Search
Interviews
Employer Expectations
Resumes
Applications
100
Name 2 Job Search Websites
Mich Talent Bank, Monster, Craig's list, Career Builder, Hot Jobs, Snag-a-Job, MI Career, Indeed, Company website.
100
List 3 interview "Do's"?
Arrive early, dress appropriately (professionally), speak clearly, make eye contact, use proper grammar, ask questions, practice before, resume with you, know you skills,strengths, weaknesses...
100
What is a dress code?
What an employer requires / expects you to wear for work. Example (Uniform, Special Shoes, Name Badge, etc...)
100
What is a Resume?
A summary of your personal information, education, skills and work experience.
100
What should you use to write with when you fill out an application?
Blue or Black Pen
200
What Does it mean to network?
Tell people you know you are looking for work, (friends, family, teachers...) Ask everyone you know if they know anybody is hiring.
200
Give examples of 2 possible interview questions the interviewer may ask you?
What hours are you available to work? Can you work weekends or holidays? What are your strengths / weaknesses? Why do you want to work for our company? What is your previous work or volunteer experience? What would your teachers or past co workers say about you?
200
Describe, or give an example of how an employee could be flexible on the job.
Staying late, Coming in early, Working in a different department, Work weekends / holidays....
200
What information is listed or included in the (Heading) of you resume?
Name Address, phone number, Email, (Contact Information)
200
Who can you use as a reference?
Co-workers, Boss, Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Friends of the family, (NO Family / Relatives)
300
Name 3 ways to look for a job.
Want ads / classifieds, Networking , Cold calling, Internet, Yellow pages, Job fair...
300
What are 3 interview "Don'ts"?
Be late, chew gum, slouch, use incorrect or bad language, take cell phone, look around, dress inappropriately, wear piercings, mumble, take anyone with you....
300
What does it mean to take initiative on the job?
Show interest in learning new tasks, look for work or tasks to do without being asked, going above and beyond what you normally do on the job.
300
What is an Objective on the resume?
A sentence or statement that lists your employment goals and positions desired.
300
If you have had more than one job, which one do you list first on the application?
The most recent
400
What does making Cold Calls / Cold calling, mean?
Contacting employers wihout prior notice of permission by walking in, in person, email, fax, telephone call....
400
Give an example of a questions you may ask an employer if given the opportunity.
What is the dress code? What hours would you expect me to work? When will you make your decision? May I contact you? Can you tell me little more about your company? Will I be expected to travel? What are the benefits?
400
Name 2 job skills an employee may have.
Computer, Mechanical, Typing/Keyboarding, Artistic, Social, Math, Culinary/Cooking, Building, Leadership, Organizational.
400
What should be listed under education?
School name, location of school, degree earned, special courses taken, clubs, how long attended, awards, certifications...
400
If you are hired and plan on working 15-20 hours per week, this is considered what type of employment?
Part time
500
What things should you consider when searching for employment?
Distance, means of transportation, matching skills, interests, hours, tasks, responsibilities, pay / salary, benefits...
500
How should you end an interview?
Thank the interview for their time and shake their hand. Wait to be excused. Make sure to have a business card.
500
Name 2 expectations employers have of their employees.
Punctual(on time), Follow rules, Cooperate, Dress appropriately, Attendance, no cell phone, Honesty, Loyalty, Good Customer service.
500
What should be listed under work experience?
Company name, location, job title, duties (responsibilities), dates of employment....
500
What do you need if you are age 16 or you are still attending High School full time?
Worker's Permit
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