Starting your job search
True or False
Experience
Volunteer vs Interning
Filling out an application
100
What part of the newspaper has job listings?
The Classifieds
100
I should not apply to jobs I have only a little experience with.
False apply to all jobs that interest you, get experience on the job.
100
What is a position in a company where they may hire someone on for only a short season.
Seasonal position
100
True or False: Internships are opportunities for people to gain work experience in their chosen field or career.
True
100
Should I give my Social secutrity number out online?
No never give it out unless you are in a job application, NEVER EMAIL IT.
200
Who do you speak to at a job to see if they are hiring?
The manager on duty
200
Sending out an application and not hearing from them in one day means I didn't get hired.
False, it takes time to get an application and for someone to lose hope.
200
Is volunteer work a waste of time?
No! It looks great for resumes and gives you a reference to call on.
200
True or False: Volunteers donate their time and talent to work for a company, charity, event or cause.
True
200
I should have a list of references and my resume handy for my job application.
Yes! You will need them to fill out the application.
300
What is a great website that gives local job listings?
Craigslist.com
300
I can put volunteer work on my resume.
True, any sort of experience, relating to that particular job, should be on your resume.
300
How do I go about getting experience?
By volunteering, interning, or by taking the initiative and learning a new skill on your own.
300
I get paid for Volunteering
No Volunteering is just for experience.
300
I should call the company the moment I finish filling out the job application.
No give them at least one day, this gives them time to receive the application and look it over.
400
Why should I make an email account?
So I can receive emails about jobs.
400
Calling businesses if they are hiring is inappropriate.
False, asking for a job is good!
400
On an application I should put down just the skills required for the job.
You should put as much experience as you think the job needs.
400
I should stop volunteering once I get a job.
False, if you have the free time it is a great way to get more experience and your foot in the door at other companies.
400
It is okay to email people my resume on Craigslist.
Yes but make sure it doesn't include your social security number.
500
Should I not do volunteer work because I won't get paid?
No! Volunteer work is free experience to help you get a better job!
500
Calling the company after you send in an application is rude and will annoy the employer.
False! Calling the employer shows interest in their company and that you really want the job.
500
What kind of experience would I need with Janitorial duties?
Cleaning experience, Organizational experience.
500
If I intern at a place long enough an put in hard work they may even hire me. True or False
True, if you show a company that you are a hard worker before they even hire you, there is a good chance they will hire you.
500
I should never leave my email or phone number on a resume.
Wrong! How do expect to get told if you got the job without a way of contacting.
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