Job Application 1
What is a job application?
A form you fill out to ask for a job
What does N/A mean?
Not applicable / It does not apply.
What is a resume?
A summary of your education, skills, and work/volunteer experience.
What is an interview?
A meeting where the employer asks you questions to see if you’re right for the job.
What's another name for the boss?
Employer
What's an employee?
A worker who is hired by an employer.
Define job skills
Abilities you have, such as teamwork, customer service, typing, or cooking.
What is a cover letter?
A letter you send with your resume explaining why you want the job
Transportation that you can rely on to get you to work on time.
What do you do if you want to skip a day of work for illness or vacation, etc.
Follow the callout procedure like speak to your boss or manager, calling, or emailing, etc.
What's an employer?
The company or person that hires and pays you.
Define job experience
Past jobs, volunteer work, or activities that show your skills.
What is a reference?
Someone (not family) who can talk about your skills, work habits, or character.
What does problem solving mean?
The ability to solve problems with or without support.
What are coworkers?
People that you work with on the job
The days and times you can work.
What's the difference between part-time and full-time work?
Part-time is working fewer hours than a full-time job (often after school or weekends)
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Full-time work is usually around 35–40 hours a week.
When do you need a resume?
When it's requested on the job application and possibly for the interview.
What does attention to detail mean?
Having a skill that requires detail and accuracy when completing a task.
What is orientation?
Training and introduction for new employees.
Define job qualifications
The skills, education, or experience you need for a job.
What does entry-level mean?
A job that doesn’t require much (or any) experience; good for beginners.
What needs to be listed in the education section?
Name of school you attended
Dates you attended: starting date and ending date
Degree or certification received
How do you greet the interviewer?
Say hello, state your name, ask how they're doing, etc. Be polite and use manners.
What is a shift?
The specific time you are scheduled to work.