Time Off
I have an appointment next month. How soon should I request off work?
At least 2 weeks before the appointment so my supervisor can make the schedule.
If I'm filling out a paper job application and I don't have very good hand writing, is it ok for me to ask someone to write for me?
Yes
What is the purpose of a resume?
To highlight my job skills and education history for the employer to see.
How should I sit during the interview?
Feet flat on floor, hands folded in lap, sit up straight, etc.
My boss brought in a box of donuts for staff. How many should I take?
One unless told otherwise
I woke up sick and can't go to work. Who do I need to contact?
When filling out my availability, is it best to say I'm available "Monday - Friday" or "any day"?
Should I bring copies of my resume to an interview?
Yes, I should bring a few copies with me to the interview so I can give them to the people interviewing me.
What should I do with my eyes during the interview?
Make good eye contact with the people interviewing me.
I am struggling with my job because I don't know how to do what they are asking me to do. What can I do to get help?
I can ask my supervisor for help. I can ask my job coach if they can help me. I can ask a co-worker if for advice.
What types of illnesses should I miss work for?
Fever, throwing up, doctor's note not to go to work
On the work history and education history sections, should I put my most recent information first or last?
First
Should I write the information on my resume in complete sentences or short phrases?
Short phrases. Resumes should be short, to the point, and easy to read.
When asked an interview question, I should...
Answer the question with examples that explain my answer so that the interviewer can picture what I am talking about.
My supervisor called and asked if I could cover a shift on my day off. I don't want to go to work. I have never covered anyone's shift before, but other staff have covered shifts for me on days I've missed before. What should I do?
I should tell my boss that I can cover the shift. I don't have to cover the shift every time I'm called, but I should occasionally cover the shift because other people cover for me sometimes.
What symptoms can I usually go to work with?
Scratchy throat, headache, upset stomach, sore back, sore ankle, etc.
On the reference sections, who are some people I could ask to be my references?
Past supervisors, therapists, teachers, supervisor I volunteered for, etc.
Sometime in the future, when I get a new job, what should I do with my resume?
Update it to include the information for my new job.
When asked a question that I don't understand, what should I do?
I can ask the interviewer to explain or re-phrase the question.
My boss asked me to do a task that isn't normally something I do at work. I don't want to do the task and I don't know how to do it. What should I do?
I should ask my boss, job coach, or co-worker to teach me how to do the task and then take care of it, as asked. Sometimes, we are required to do things that we don't usually do.
I want to take off a week from work for vacation. I've only worked at this job for 2 weeks. Is it very likely that I will have enough vacation time (PTO)?
No. PTO (paid time off) builds up as I work at a location. I usually start out a job with very few hours that I can take off.
Once I submit my application, how and when should I follow up with the company?
I can call or email to follow up about my application about a week after I have submitted it.
If I am filling out an online application, should I upload my resume to the application if prompted?
Yes
After my interview, it's a good idea to follow up with the interviewer within the next day. I can call or send an email. What should I say?
Thank you for taking the time to interview me. It was good meeting you.
A co-worker is not being kind to me. They call me names. Yesterday they pushed me and called me a very hurtful name. I've told them to stop and have tried ignoring them, but it's getting worse. What should I do?