Vocabulary
Resume Writing
Finding a Job
Interviews, Interviews, Interviews
Starting a New Job
100

An account used to keep your extra money

Savings Account

100
Briefly describe the purpose of a resume.

A resume is used to show an employer why they should hire you. It gives your employer a look into your work history. 

100

True or false. It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace, so that your work is efficient and professional.

True

100

True or False. It is a good plan to ask questions of the hiring manager during an interview. 

True

100

When you start a new job, one of the first things that you do is fill out these documents.

Tax Documents

200

A website or posting that can be used to search for jobs, look at job descriptions, or find company information

Job Board

200

Should you use the same cover letter for every job application? Why or why not?

You should not. (Accept multiple explanations)

200

What is the first step to the job application process.

Finding and submitting a job application.
200

What is a common interview question?

Tell me about yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses, why do you feel you are qualified for this job etc.

200

Name one of the seven most common employee benefits.

Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, 401k, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Account

300

A type of skill that can be used in many workplaces. A skill that you can take from one job and use it at another job.

Transferable Skills

300

Which category does not belong in a resume?

A. Job Experience

B. Education History

C. Hobbies 

D. Skills 

C. Hobbies

300

What should you do after you conduct an interview, and a few days pass?

You should send a thank you letter to the hiring manager that you spoke with. 

300

Why do you thin concepts like: a good handshake, proper dress clothes, making eye contact, and using a persons name, are important to the interview process?

They are all part of your first impression, which people remember for a long time. (Also, they are important soft skills to have in general)

300

Before starting a new job, should you do research on salaries within the role at different companies? 

Yes

400

A plan that can be used if your car fails, you have an illness, you need dental work, or your house floods

Insurance Plan

400

Briefly describe the purpose of a cover letter.

Accept any answer that clearly states that a cover letter is to explain in paragraph format: 1. Your work experience. 2. Why you would be a good fit for the role. 

400

Name a website or social media platform that may be useful in the job search process.

Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter

400

If you do not have an immediate answer to an interview question, what should you do? 

Take a moment to think about a proper response. 

400

What are two things that you should consider when starting a new job?

Various correct answers. 

500

A payment that you make that changes month by month

Variable Expense

500

This is usually the first section of your resume. 

Education or Work History (Also accept contact information)

500

When someone says, "The interview begins as soon as you walk into the building," what do they mean? 

(Accept various answers, answer should include that every employee could be asked to provide feedback)

500

What is one way that you can prepare for an interview?

Practice an interview with a friend, write out your answers before the interview, think about the questions that they typically ask in an interview.

500

If you get two job offers with the same salary offered, what are things that you may consider that would help you choose between the two jobs? 

Benefits, location, promotion potential, etc. (Various answers)

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