Abbreviations
What does "MI" stand for? (hint: NOT the state that is north of us)
Acceptable answer(s): Middle Initial
What is something you should ALWAYS do when writing your name and address?
Acceptable answer(s): -Capitalize the first letter of each proper noun -Write clearly and legibly
All proper nouns (names, cities, states, etc) must be what?
Acceptable answer(s): capitalized!
Give three ways you can find the street address of your elementary or high school.
Acceptable answer(s): -ask a friend -ask a family member -Google it -Look at a map website -Look in the phone book -Call the school
What does "N/A" stand for?
Acceptable answer(s): -Not Applicable
What does "SS#" stand for?
Acceptable answer(s): Social Security Number
Quick! Someone spell out loud the CITY that you live in!
Acceptable answer(s) Wellington
In general, "Why do you want to work here?"
Acceptable answer(s) will vary
If you are still in high school, how many hours per week are you likely able to work? 20 or 40?
Acceptable answer(s): 20
What does "DOB" stand for?
Acceptable answer(s): Date Of Birth
Quick! Someone spell out loud the STATE that you live in!
Acceptable answer(s) K-a-n-s-a-s
What type of writing utensil should you complete a paper application in?
Acceptable answer(s): Pen
Are you a US Veteran?
Acceptable answer(s): Currently, NO
What is your course of study in high school?
Acceptable answer(s): -general studies -Diploma
Put your heads together and give us the abbreviations for: 1) street, 2) avenue, 3) drive, 4) court
Acceptable answer(s): 1) St. 2) Ave. 3) Dr. 4) Ct.
Why is it important to make sure you write your email address and phone number clearly?
Acceptable answer(s): So that the employer can read it and will be able to contact you!
What do you think would happen if you do NOT include the most recent place you worked and the manager finds out?
Acceptable answer(s): -The manager will NOT consider you for an interview or a job because he or she will think you are dishonest
What would an employer think if you write that you are NOT available on Saturdays or Sundays?
Acceptable answer(s): -The employer might think you are not motivated to work -The employer might think that you have many other priorities that are more important than the job
Name three types of people who would be appropriate to list as a reference:
Acceptable answer(s): 1. Teachers who know you well 2. Mentors 3. Previous employers
What is the difference between "MI" and "Middle Name"?
Acceptable answer(s): Middle Initial- The first letter in your middle name Middle Name- Your full middle name
Name the 5 components that are part of your home address
Acceptable answer(s): 1. Number 2. Street name 3. City 4. State 5. Zip code
What will most likely happen if an employer discovers that you are lying on an application?
Acceptable answer(s): -You will not be considered for the job. If you were already hired, you may be fired if they found out you lied on your application
An application for Kraft asks if you have any extra certifications or training. Would you leave that question blank if you do not have any extra certifications or training?
Acceptable answer(s): -Do NOT leave it blank, write "none" or "N/A"
Name at least four components to your resume:
Acceptable answer(s): 1.Your name and contact information 2. Education 3. Skills 4. Previous work experience 5. References