Work skills
Name 2 skills that a person should have for a job?
Answers may vary:
Dependable, respectful, on time, courteous, reliable, team player
Your resume should be__________.
(May be more than one answer)
Answers may vary:
Neat and legible, free of wrinkles and food stains,
shirt and to the point
True or False:
You should wear shorts and a t-shirt to an interview?
FALSE
Something you should do first thing when you walk into an interview
Shake hands, introduce yourself, make eye contact
Name 2 places that you would work in the general public
Answer may vary:
Grocery store, restaurant, mall, cafeteria, front desk, department store, hardware store, police officer
YES or NO
Being a team player is a good skill to have
YES
It's ok to try one job, two jobs, or many jobs before you choose one.
Many
True or False:
Its ok to show up in your street clothes to an interview..bathing suit, shorts, tank top etc
FALSE
Yes or no: You should rehearse your questions and answer choices prior to going to the interview?
Yes.
It is very helpful so you don't get put on the spot and stumble on your words.
This is a place where you buy food/clothing from, has cashiers, stock person, customer service counter...
Walmart, Publix, Winn Dixie, Target
If you are unsure about something on the job, is it ok to ask for help/assistance?
ABSOLUTELY
Minimum wage is $_____ per hour for non-tipped employees.
$10.00
Tell me an outfit suitable for a man to wear to an interview.
Khakis, dress pants of black, blue or tan, polo or button down shirt with a collar, suit, dress shoes with socks
Tell me how you would dress for your interview.
Answers will vary:
Khaki pants, dress pants or knee length dress for ladies. Button down shirt, collared shirt, polo or a nice blouse.
What is the difference between salary and hourly wages?
Salary is a set amount for the year and hourly is getting paid for the hours you work and you are able to get overtime after 40 hours.
Good personal hygiene is always a good idea when you have a job.
Give 2 examples of good personal hygiene.
Answers may vary:
Showering, washing your hair, brushing your teeth, making sure your clothes are clean, brushing your hair
You should always__________ prior to the interview.
rehearse questions
take a ride the day before so you know where you are going.
Tell me an outfit suitable for a lady to wear to an interview.
Khakis, Collared shirt, polo shirt, dress with length to the knees, pant suit or long dress
It is ok to email your resume to your employer?
Should you also bring a paper copy with you to the interview?
YES and YES
What does 'reasonable accommodation' mean?
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments that allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job
Give me an example of what a good question to ask the employer?
Answer may vary:
What is the dress code?, Is there room for advancement?, What benefits come with the job?
You should ask______ towards the end of the interview.
Questions
What can be a NO-NO for interviews...
Walk in late, no eye contact, resume torn, or wrinkled, put your feet on the desk, not ask questions, not be prepared with answers to their question.
What is competitive employment?
Competitive employment is work performed by a person with an impairment or health-related disability ("health impairment") within an integrated setting. Wages are at least minimum wage or higher and at a rate comparable to non-disabled workers performing the same tasks.