Job Applications
What information do you need to know when filling out a job application? Must have five pieces of info.
What is...
Name
Date of Birth
Address
What hours and days of the week you can work
Social Security Number
Past Experience
References
Provide three places where you can find or search for a job.
What is:
Networking by asking family or freinds if they know anyone hiring.
Cold calling or walking into a business and asking the manager/seeing help wanted signs
Online job sites such as Indeed, Schoolspring, Monster etc..
On the company website
How many lunch breaks will I get per shift?
What is;
Inappropriate
Once you have started the job the number of hours you work will dictate the amount of breaks and length you get for lunch.
Dress in jeans and a tank top.
What is; Don't
Employers need to see the best version of yourself which means collared shirts and pants for men and dresses or pants with sleeved shirt for women.
No graphic tees, sweats, workout wear, or baggy sweatshirts
When arriving to work always check in with all your co-workers before you start the job.
What is:
False, this could take a great deal of time. If your job requires team work and you need to find out what tasks to start definitely check in with the lead person. It is fine to say hi to the people you pass as you arrive.
Where can you find job applications?
What is:
At the place of business
Online Jobsite
Indeed
On the company website
When searching for a job online what should be your first search criteria?
What is:
Putting in your town and distance you can travel.
Inputting part time in your search box
Typing entry level (this means beginner)
Is there an employee discount?
What is:
Appropriate
However I would wait to ask this question at the end of the interview. You do not want the employer to think you are only working there for the discount.
Be comfortable the interviewer seems wicked cool. Put your feet up on the interviewers desk?
What is: Don't
Body posture should be facing the interviewer small of your back should be against the chair you are sitting on.
You have forgotten to ask for a day off due to having a family event. Your boss schedules you to work so you decide to call in sick.
What is:
False don't do this. As soon as you realize yuo cannot work communicate with your boss or person scheduling and apologize and ask to be taken off the schedule or to switch days.
If you come across a question that does not apply to you what do you do?
What is:
Write or type Not Applicable or N/A
never leave blank spaces on a job application
If you are completing an application by hand what writing utensils are acceptable for filling out the application?
What is:
Black or blue pen but do not alternate between the two use on color.
How many hours a week are you looking for me to work?
What is:
Appropriate but be prepared to give them the amount of hours and days of the week you are available to work
Make eye contact for 3-4 seconds and shake the interviewers hand firmly.
What is:
Do, very important to look at give three pumps in your firm handshake if they offer you their hand to shake. Your hand shake should be a light to firm squeeze. Do not shake a fish limp and barely touching their fingers.
Eye contact can be tough but if you feel uncomfortable focus their nose or forehead to help the eyes stay in the interviewers direction.
You are feeling sick at work and can't imagine how you will get through the rest of the day. You decide to talk with your supervisor and let them know that you are not well and need to go home.
What is:
The correct response if you are unwell and not just stressed because you are a bit tired it is important to let your boss know and ask to go home before it gets worse.
You come across a job at a movie theater and it is looking for someone to work evenings and late at night.
What should you do first before applying for this job?
What is:
Make sure your family is comfortable with you driving or picking you up in the late hours of the night before you apply.
When picking up a paper application at the place of business you are applying to how many applications should you pick up?
What is:
Two a practice one and the one you will complete with no mistakes.
Are you reliable (employer question)?
What is:
State that you can be counted on to come to work and do your job on the schedule the employer gives you.
Bonus share an example of how you have shown you can be counted on using personal experience.
Ask the interviewer personal questions about their family, hobbies, and outside interests.
What is:
This should not be part o the discussion unless the employer is sharing information about themselves. If the employer is sharing their interests you can look interested being saying comments such as cool, really or nodding your head to show you are interested.
You arrive to work late and ask one of your friends to punch your timecard for you to fool the boss that you are there.
What is:
Inappropriate having someone else lie for you cannot only get you in trouble but could have you both lose your jobs.
Communicate with your boss if possible that due to unforeseen circumstances you will be arriving late. Honesty is the best policy.
The job application has asked if you have ever been arrested or convicted of a felony?
What is:
Seek support from a teacher or parent if the answer is yes or
State no I have not been arrested or have a criminal record.
This means that you have not been convicted of a crime and are safe to work with money and or vulnerable populations. (such as children, elderly or disabled)
What condition should the job application be in when handing it to the employer?
What is:
Perfect condition, no food stains, no crossing out letters or words, no miss spellings, no crumpled or ripped paper
Why should I hire you (employer question)?
What is:
Share with the employer two or three of your strongest personal qualities such as hard working, dependable, friendly, team player, love the company etc...
Ask the employer how much money you would be making and if there are frequent raises.
What is:
I would not Don't as most entry jobs start off at minimum wage and the employer will be thinking you are only interested in money.
Yes we all work for money but part of the role people play during an interview is showing interest in the job itself first.
Your best friend works with you and they keep asking you to cover for them (tell the boss lies) when they are taking super long breaks and sneaking other people's snacks in the staff fridge. You tell your friend you have their back.
What is:
Inappropriate
Tell your friend or co-worker that you are not comfortable doing this and that they could lose their job if they get caught.