Interviewing
Is it better to over dress or under dress for an interview?
Over dress. (Dressing in business casual versus casual wear)
True or false you should take on extra responsibility if you are falling behind on your day to day activities?
False.
Who provides information about job safety and rights?
Human Resources or HR designee. OSHA is the current governing body for job safety and employee rights.
You need to volunteer before you get a job. True or False
True
Experience, skills, references, name, general location, education level, awards or certifications, etc.
True or false: After getting hired you should apply for a promotion within the first month?
False.
During an 8 hour shift how often are employees (non-salaried) entitled to breaks?
Two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch for an 8 hour shift.
False. You may obtain a job while attending school only if you've either completed a semester or shown competency in the skills listed in the work development handbook.
What does it mean to have the proper qualifications?
Reading through the job posting and ensuring you have completed or posses the skills/length of experience/educational requirements necessary to make you capable of doing the job requested.
True or False it is beneficial to research your potential employer before your interview?
True. Always research the company you are applying with to ensure their values match with your own.
True.
True or False: You should always defrost foods under hot water?
True or False: You can quit your volunteer site at any time. It's just volunteering.
False: You are encouraged to treat your volunteer site like an employment opportunity, with the hope of being able to use them as a future reference if needed.
What qualifies a job reference?
Professional work experience, length of relationship, previous supervisors, advisors, individuals who can verify your work ethic, find individuals outside of family to keep it professional
What should you bring with you to an interview?
How do you get promoted? (Name 3)
Do well in your current role, advocate for your promotion to your supervisor, apply for the role you want, be on good terms with your supervisor
True or False: Food can transmit pathogens which can result in illness or death of other persons or animals.
True
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Potential job experience, exercising work muscles, networking opportunities, public service, tax deduction, education and training, (earn BrightQuest bucks)
Name 5 different job search boards:
What questions should you not answer during your interviewer? (Name 4)
Age, if you take medication, marital status, sexuality, religion, whether or not you have children or are planning to have children, political views, transportation type.
What qualifies as a promotion?
Increase in pay, increase in responsibility, moving up in the organizational hierarchy, potential change in job titles, etc.
True or False: You should cook chicken to 155 degrees F
False. Chicken should be cooked to 165.
How long do you have to volunteer before obtaining employment in level 3?
Trick Question: There is no set amount of hours. Instead you must show consistency in the skills listed in the Work Development Handbook.