Arriving to work
When should an employee check their work schedule?
When it is going to be posted.
Who should an applicant give their resume to?
The interviewer/hiring manager.
Should workplace communication be formal or informal?
Formal (usually)
A person who applies for a job is usually filling out a...
Job Application
Give me an example of appropriate physical contact in the workplace.
Hand shake, high 5 or knuckles for coworkers you are more well acquainted with, or elbow bumps.
Name three ways that an employee could get to work.
Car, Bus, Walking, Metro/Train, Uber/Lyft, Biking
What are three things you should check on your resume before you send it?
If someone from work asks you a personal question within a customers in earshot, how should you respond?
"We should talk about that later."
"I don't think this is a good time for that."
"I'll talk to you about that another time."
A list of 2-3 people that an employer can call if they want to hear how you have performed in other work places.
References
Give me an example of an appropriate conversation topic for the workplace that does not involve work related matters.
Sports, TV/Movies, Books, Vacations, Hobbies, etc.
Name 4 things that you should do to look more presentable when arriving to work.
Name three thing that are too personal to put on a resume
Your body weight, your feelings about your jobs/volunteers, opinions on politics, social security number, medical insurance information, other medical information
If you have something serious to discuss with your boss, What method of communication should you utilize to speak with her/him?
In-person if possible, but if not, send an email.
A person who works for a company is called a...
Employee
Give me an example of a work related conversation.
Schedules, job duties, etc.
What should an employee do if they are running late to work?
Call their supervisor/boss to let them know.
If you do not have prior job experience, what could you put on the resume to show you have work experience?
Internships, volunteer work, teacher references
What is the most common method of workplace communication when discussing important, but not urgent information?
A formal meeting between you and the potential employer where you talk about your job qualifications is...
Interview
What would be the best response if a coworker were to ask you about a personal problem in front of customers?
"I don't feel comfortable talking about this right now."
"I don't think we should talk about that."
"I think we should help the customers right now."
"You should try to talk to someone else about that after work."
If you begin work at 9:00, and live 45 minutes away, what time should you leave for work?
At least by 8:00 (to give yourself at least 15 minutes of wiggle room).
Name two items that would be good to put on your resume besides job history.
References, Volunteer Experience, Awards/Certificates, Skills (like typing), Other Languages you know, etc.
Who would be the best person to go to if you had questions about your benefits (health, retirement, etc)?
Human Resources or HR
A document that highlights you, your skills, and your abilities is called...
Resume
If you hear a coworker saying inappropriate things to another coworker or about another employee, what should your response be?
Report it to HR or your supervisor.