Framingham Job Club Jeopardy

Employability Skills

100

What is called when we express our ideas to each other?

Communication

200

When you have a problem and need to figure it out you are being a... 

1) Timetraveler 

2) Problem solver 

3) Figureouter

2) Problem solver

300

When you always arrive on time and don't call out, you are being... 

1)Helpful 

2) Kind 

3) Reliable

3) Reliable

400

When you work well with others at work or especially in sports, you are a good ____________

Teammate

500

What is it called when you are flexible when working? 

1) Adaptable

2) Helpful 

3) Rigid

1) Adaptable

Resumes

100

For a professional with less than 10 years of work experience, what is the widely accepted standard length for a resume?

1 page

200

Name the sections a resume should include.

Name and contact info, experience, education, and skills. 

Bonus Points: Summary

300

What are things you should not include on a resume?

Clip art or images, silly/fun fonts, lots of color, your birthday, your social security number (etc.)

400

According to studies and recruiter research, approximately how long does a recruiter typically spend scanning a resume during the initial screening phase?

6 - 10 seconds

500

What is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?

A resume shows the highlights of your experience and education, a cover letter allows you to explain the reasons you would be a good fit for the role.

Interviewing

100

 When should you arrive for your interview?

10-15 minutes early

200

What do you bring to an interview?

Printed resume, notebook, pen, ID and other documents to be prepared if they hire you on the spot.

300

What should you include if the interviewer asked, "Tell me about yourself?"

Your name, professional description, skills or experience as to why you would be a good fit.

400

What do you wear to an interview?

What you wear can depend on the job, but best practice is to review what the uniform would be for the job and to dress more professionally. 

Example: Grocery store worker uniform may be black pants and collared company shirt. To the interview wear black pants with a collared shirt.

500

When asked at the end of an interview, "Do you have any questions for me?" How would you respond?

Be prepared with a list of questions: 

Ex: What is the next step in the hiring process?

What does the training include?

What is your favorite part of the job?

When may I hear back from you?

Maintaining Employment

100

True or false: 

If I forget how to do a task or uncertain of how to proceed, I should just wait around for someone to walk by so i can ask.

False: I should take the initiative to seek out support and guidance as needed.

200

This term describes daily practices like bathing, using deodorant and maintaining fresh breath.

Personal hygiene

300

If you are going to be late or out sick, identify the necessary steps you need to take?

1. Reach out to employer by phone

2.ask to speak with your supervisor directly

3. if not available, ask to speak with a manager on duty.

4. Provide reasoning for call and when they should expect you to be onsite next (10 minutes, next shift, etc.)

400

Your break time is from 1-1:30pm. Describe what your routine shold look like.

Head right to the time clock to punch out for break. Bathroom break, meal time, personal phone use will all take place within this time frame. I will then head back to the time clock to punch back in at 1:30 and head immediately back to my work area.

500

A coworker has made mean comments towards you and you it is making you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?

Reach out to a manager or HR representative in store to let them know and request support with managing the situation. If you feel comfortable to request they stop, do so in a polite manner.