Job Search Basics
This document lists your work experience, education, and skills
What is a résumé
Making eye contact, sitting up straight, and smiling are examples of good ___.
What is body language?
Arriving on time and ready to work shows this important trait.
What is reliability?
If you don’t know how to do something at work, the best step is ___.
What is ask a supervisor or coworker for help?
The lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay you is called ___.
What is minimum wage?
A short message you send with your résumé to explain why you want the job
What is a cover letter?
When an interviewer asks, “Tell me about yourself,” you should focus on this instead of personal details.
What is your experience/skills?
Following instructions and completing tasks without being reminded shows ___.
What is responsibility?
The short meeting or training on your first day at a job is often called ___.
What is orientation?
This type of pay is given for each hour worked.
What is hourly wage?
This type of website is often used to find job openings. (Examples: Indeed, LinkedIn)
What is a job board?
If you don’t know the answer to a question, the best thing to do is ___.
What is stay calm and answer honestly?
This “soft skill” is needed to work well with coworkers and customers.
What is communication?
This is the correct way to handle being late to a shift.
What is call your supervisor as soon as possible?
Paid time off, health insurance, or employee discounts are examples of job ___.
What are benefits?
The people you know who can help you learn about job opportunities form your ___
What is a network?
This is the polite thing to do at the end of every interview
What is thank the interviewer?
Asking for help when you don’t understand a task shows this positive skill.
What is initiative?
This form is filled out so your employer knows how much to withhold for taxes.
What is a W-4 form?
Money set aside from your paycheck for the government is called ___.
What are taxes?
This section of a job posting usually lists the tasks you’ll do at work.
What are job responsibilities?
These types of questions often begin with “Tell me about a time when…” and ask for real-life examples.
What are behavioral interview questions?
The ability to adjust when schedules or tasks change is called ___.
What is flexibility/adaptability?
The regular payment you receive for your work is called ___.
What is a paycheck or wages?
The total amount of money you earn before taxes are taken out is called ___.
What is gross pay?