Researching jobs
Before an interview, what should you do?
Research the company.
When you get an email from an employer asking you for an interview, what is the first thing you should do?
Write an email back. Set up an interview.
When you are being interviewed, you might feel.......
(in what zone?)
in the yellow zone.
What are some job skills you work on at school?
Taking care of your belongings, classroom jobs, participating in groups, managing time, being kind to coworkers (classmates), following directions.
You are stocking shelves at your job and you can't remember where the item goes. What can you do?
Ask your coworker, boss, use the signs to figure it out, look around the store.
When you research the company, what information should you learn?
Hours of operation, history of the company, what kind of jobs they have, where they are located, etc.
What should you wear to an interview?
Nice, clean clothing. Dress shirt, dress pants, a skirt, or dress.
When you start a job and you're not sure how to do any of the tasks assigned to you, you might feel in the ........
yellow zone or blue zone
True or False
You should arrive to work on time.
True
Talk to your boss. Ask for help. See if there is another way to complete the task.
Where would you find information about a company?
On the internet, in a magazine article, newspaper, flyer, talking to other employees
True or False
You should not focus on hygiene before an interview.
False
Your boss told you that you did a great job at work. What zone are you in?
Green zone
If you are working at Hannaford, what are some of the jobs you might do?
Cashier, stocking, returning carts, cleaning.
Your coworker is making you do all of their jobs while they nap in the break room. What do you do?
Talk to your boss.
What are two jobs you've learned about?
Stock person, cart collector, volunteer, pizza box builder.
On the day of the interview, what are two things you want to make sure to do?
Wear nice clothes, clean your body, brush your teeth, comb your hair, show up early, and be prepared.
How do you feel when you have learned how to do your job independently (without help)?
Happy (Green zone)
If you work at Staples, what should you wear to your job?
The Staples uniform (red collared shirt and dress pants)
You have a doctor's appointment and won't be able to make it to work on Friday. What do you need to do?
Let your boss know.
What is the name of an employer someone in the group has worked for?
Food Stop, Hannaford, HART, Staples, etc.
True of False
When you arrive at the interview, you should introduce yourself and shake their hand.
True
You are not prepared for work. You forgot your uniform, you did not comb your hair, and you are late. What zone is your boss in?
Yellow or red
True or False
You don't need to take a shower or brush your teeth before you go to work.
False
You were putting away items and one fell and broke making a mess on the floor.
Do you....
a) tell your boss
b) cry and leave work
c) clean it up
d) a & c
A & C