APPLICATIONS
Name 2 things that you have to put on an application.
name, date of birth, phone number, address, references, social security number
How should you dress for an interview?
Dress to impress. Wear nice, clean clothes
Name 3 places you can look to find a job.
Newspaper, Internet, word-of-mouth, in person, Alabama Career Center
What would you do if a customer can't find something?
Help them
What is the ideal length of a resume?
1-2 pages
Who should you list as a reference?
teacher or any other adult who has seen your works and skills AND is not related to you
When should you arrive to an interview?
15 minutes early to give yourself time enough to prepare
What should you search online to find a job?
Jobs in your area, jobs in your training field
What do you do if a customer asks you a question and you can;t answer it?
Find someone who can answer the question (another co-worker, manager, or supervisor)
Your name should be in a font at least this large.
What is 18 point font
What can you list under prior experience?
past jobs or volunteer activities or training experiences
What type of body language should you have during the interview?
Sit up straight, feet on the floor, eye contact, smile
Name a job search site.
What should you do if you see someone trying to steal something?
Report them to the supervisor/manager, get help to address the problem
This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization
What is proofreading
Why do applications ask for your work history?
to find out what skills you have and how much experience you have
What are 2 questions you can expect to be asked in an interview?
Tell me about yourself, What are your strengths, What makes you qualified for the job
What does PT and FT mean in a job ad?
Part Time and Full time
What should you do if you see a customer fall or get hurt?
Make sure they're okay, report to your supervisor, call 911 if necessary
This should NEVER be found on your resume
What are spelling and grammar areas?
Why do you complete all spaces on an applications (leave nothing blank)?
It is a legal document, to show you can follow directions, and makes you look organized and professional
What are 3 questions you can ask the interviewer?
What type of attire does the job require? What are the duties of the job? What is the next step in the interview process?
What should you do if you see a HELP WANTED SIGN/ AD at a place where you would like to work?
Go inside and ask for an application
What should you do if your boss is upset with you?
Discuss it with him, listen, apologize, and learn from your mistakes
In describing your experience you should begin each point with this kind of word
-organized, provided, managed, handled, planned