Workin' It: Music Edition
Fill in the blank and artist.
“Working ______ to 5…”
“Working ______ to 5…”
Dolly Parton
You're running late for work. What's the most professional thing to do?
What is: Let your supervisor know as soon as possible, ideally before your shift starts?
Your manager says, “Let’s circle back on this.”
What is “Let’s talk about this again later”
I help a business keep its social media active. I might create TikToks, write captions, respond to comments, and track which posts perform best.
What is a Social Media Manager?
True or False: There is one minimum wage that applies to every worker in Canada.
What is false? Minimum wages vary by province/territory, and federally regulated employees have a federal minimum wage, with the higher provincial/territorial rate applying where applicable.
This 2016 Rihanna track featuring Drake spent 9 weeks at number one with a title that is repeated nearly 80 times.
What is “Work” — Rihanna?
You don't have much formal work experience. What can you use in an interview to demonstrate skills?
What is: School projects, volunteering, sports, clubs, caregiving, community involvement, personal projects or other relevant experiences?
“We're going to need you to wear a lot of hats.”
What is “You're going to have several different responsibilities”?
I help a company find new employees. I might post jobs, screen résumés, schedule interviews, and contact candidates.
What is a Recruiter?
Your new employer says, “Come work a full shift for free so we can see if you're a good fit.” Should you immediately question this?
What is yes? Whether unpaid work is lawful depends on the circumstances and jurisdiction; employment standards provide protections around wages, and federally regulated interns are covered by specific rules.
You Better Work "B"... is an iconic song by what millenial artist
Who is Britney Spears
Your coworker tells you something personal and says, “Don't tell anyone.” Should you automatically share it with your manager?
What is: No—respect confidentiality unless there's a legitimate workplace, safety or legal reason to report something?
Your boss says, “I need you to take ownership of this.”
What is “You're responsible for making sure this gets done”?
I create graphics, social posts, presentations and other visual materials for a company or organization.
What is a Graphic Designer?
Is this True, False or It Depends:
Your employer says, “Because you're a young worker, employment standards don't apply to you.”
What is False. Young workers have employment protections, even some jurisdictions have special rules for young workers.
In 2010, Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars teamed up for this hit single about wanting to be on the cover of Forbes magazine, smiling next to Oprah and the Queen.
"What is 'Billionaire'?"
Your coworker is annoying you and you don't like their personality. Is that automatically an HR issue?
What is: No? A personality clash isn't necessarily an HR issue. The focus should be on specific workplace behaviour, its impact, and whether workplace policies or rights are involved.
During a meeting, someone says, “Let’s take this offline.”
What is “Let’s discuss this separately rather than in this meeting”?
I get paid to convince people that they need something they weren't necessarily planning to buy.
What is a Sales Representative?
True or False: Being under 18 in Canada means your employer can legally pay you less than the applicable minimum wage simply because you're young.
What is True! In some provinces in Canada legally they can pay student wages, which is less than the minimum wage. (Alberta and Ontario).
Featuring a repetitive title hook, this hit featuring Ty Dolla $ign commands you to "let my body do the talking" while staying home from the office.
Name the title of song and artist
What is Work from Home by Fifth Harmony
Name three skills that could transfer to almost any workplace.
What are communication, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, customer service, reliability, time management, adaptability, etc.?
Your interviewer says:
“We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running.”
What are they really saying?
What is “We want someone who can learn quickly and start contributing with relatively little training”?
I protect computers, networks and information from hackers, scams and data breache
What is a cybersecurity specialist?
You work at a restaurant in Ontario and your friend works at a bank in Alberta. Are they necessarily covered by the same employment standards?
No! Their employment standards can come from different jurisdictions. The restaurant worker would generally fall under provincial rules, while the bank worker is in a federally regulated industry.