Acronyms
During the school year, minors 14 and 15 years of age are not permitted to work more than ____ hours a day?
What is 3 hours.
True or False - During an interview, you (the interviewee) should always ask questions.
What is True…it allows you to gain more information and show the employer your initiative.
True or False – You should always greet the secretary or receptionist politely at work.
What is True – This reflects the value you put on relationships with co-workers.
Complete this sentence: A worker who is on time and at work every day is very ___________.
What is dependable.
What does it mean to be your own advocate or use self-advocacy skills?
What is an advocate or a self-advocate is a person who can ask for help whenever needed. They can also explain to teachers, employers, parents or others how they learn best and are willing to take the risk to do that.
Name 3 reasons why people get fired?
What is Being late to work, calling out/missing shifts, Rudeness to customers or the boss, Use of alcohol or drugs, Fooling around on the job, stealing.
True or False – Doing homework or research on a company before going there for an interview is a good thing?
What is True – It shows you took the time to familiarize yourself with the organization and learn what it values
During the school year, minors 14 and 15 years of age are not permitted to work more than ____ hours a week?
What is 18 hours.
Why is it important for everyone to have computer skills?
What is Technology is used in every job today. Employers want to hire persons who have at least the most basic skills of keyboarding, using email and accessing information.
What is the purpose of an interview?
The purpose of an interview is data collection for both the employer and the person seeking a job. It assists both parties involved in determining whether they make a good fit or not
True or False - You should always speak very softly during an interview.
What is False – You don’t want to speak so softly that you cannot be heard or so loud that you can be heard two rooms away.
When filling out a job application, two forms of identification that are needed are __________?
What are birth certificate, passport, MA state ID, SSN?
What are the best qualities or skills of a good team player? (Name 2)
What is Know your job, Do your fair share, Know how your team functions, Get along with team players, Communicate.
This is how you should you dress for an interview.
What is... Wear clean clothing Wear clothing that’s just a little more dressy than what is required for the job Don’t wear sunglasses Don’t wear unusual clothing that makes you look weird Don’t wear too much cologne or perfume
True or False: An employer can require drug testing when hiring you.
What is True
MRC
What is Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
The one name for a job that you can work at to gain skills but that does not pay you money is ________?
What is volunteer job, apprenticeship, internship.
Name three personal qualities that employers feel are important.
What is Respect, Responsibility, Social Skills, Time Management, Organization, Self-control, Dependability.
There are five key questions you should be ready to answer during an interview. Name two of them.
What is... Why are you here? What can you do for our organization? What kind of person are you? What distinguishes you from the other applicants? Can this organization afford you?
True or False - During an interview, you (the interviewee) should ask questions.
What is True…it allows you to gain more information and should the employer your initiative.