Appearance/Ettiquette
Should you ask co-workers for help when you need it?
Yes.
It is appropriate to leave a mess in a shared space at work? True or False?
False
Name 2 things that you have to put on an application.
name, date of birth, phone number, social security number, address
When listing prior experience on your resume', what should be listed?
past jobs, volunteer experience, and training that is relevant to the job you are applying for
How long should a resume' be?
Approximately one page, your resume' should be brief giving relevant information and work experience.
Marital status, race, sexual orientation and hobbies are appropriate to include on your resume'. True or False?
False, unless any of those things relate directly to the job you're applying to.
If your boss tells you how to improve or fix something, you should listen and not talk back? True or False?
True
a teacher or an adult who has seen your work/skills
you should always ask permission before using someone as a reference
usually references cannot be family, so have a plan for who you will use if needed
When should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes early
A college degree is necessary to be successful in the workforce. True or False.
False. You can be very successful with trade school or even just a high school diploma. College is not for everybody.
What is appropriate work attire?
Uniform, nice pants, nice shirt, sweater, nice shoes
What is an appropriate response to feedback at work?
Take it as room to grow, ask questions, and be respectful.
Should references be included on your resume'?
No. They should be in a separate document and available upon request.
When you're in an interview, what should your body language be?
Sit up straight, keep your feet on the floor, use eye contact
Employers spend the most time looking at this part of the resume':
a) education
b) work experience
c) references
d) personal information
b) work experience
When in an interview, I should make sure that the employer knows that I am not willing to work certain hours, like nights/weekends? True or False?
False. As you are exploring jobs, especially entry level jobs, you will be expected to have fairly open availability. If you are in a class or school, it is okay to make that known. Telling them that you can't work nights and weekends is inappropriate.
I should arrive to work:
a) at time scheduled
b) 5 minutes early
c) 5 minutes late
b) 5 minutes early
When attending an interview, how should you dress?
Dress according to the job. You should dress business casual, unless the job is fancier, then you would dress business formal.
What are 2 questions that you can expect to be asked at an interview?
Tell me about yourself, what are your strengths, what makes you qualified for the job, answers vary
Name 3 places you can find a job.
online, in person, newspaper, social media, answers vary
My boss and coworkers are responsible for reminding me of appointments, meetings, and job duties. True or False?
False, you are responsible for your job performance and making sure you attend meetings and appointments.
When I have personal problems, I should bring those to work and allow it to show throughout the day affecting the people I work with? True or False?
False, I should learn to cope with my problems. That being said, everyone has bad days and you can't completely hide your problems, but it shouldn't be the focus of the day.
After I apply for a job, what should I do?
a) just wait
b) call to follow up regarding the status of your application
c) post on social media about applying and how they haven't called you back yet
b) call to follow up regarding the status of your application
This will show the employer that you are really interested in the position.
What are 3 questions you can ask the interviewer?
What type of attire does the job require, what are the duties of the job, when are you hoping to fill this position, answers may vary
What should be done first after deciding the the career you would like to pursue?
a) just go with the flow until the job comes itself
b) get education/training, find employment and advance in your career
c) don't start working at an entry level job, wait until you find the career of your dreams
b) get education/training, find employment and advance in your career