Interview
What do you call a document that lists your work experience, education, skills and achievements?
A resume.
True or False: After I use the restroom at work, I don't need to wash my hands as long as I use hand sanitizer before returning to my work station.
False.
Bob is buying a piece of cake for 50 cents. He empties his pockets and gives the cashier 62 cents. How much change should he get back?
12 cents.
True or False: I can be fired for being a distraction to others at my work place.
True.
Your bus breaks down on the way to work and now you're going to be late. What do you do?
Call your supervisor and let them know what happened.
It is suggested you look at the _________ to learn about the position which you are being interviewed for.
Job description.
Why do most employees leave a box of tissues at their desk or at their work station?
In case they need them to cover a sneeze or clean their face.
Alex buys a baseball card for 15 cents and pays with 21 cents. How much change should he get back?
6 cents.
What is the word for how an individual chooses to react in a situation - in a positive or a negative way?
Attitude.
Your morning alarm goes off, but you are just so tired and you just don't want to go to work. What do you do?
Try something to wake yourself up! Get up anyway! Being tired is not a good excuse to miss work.
When responding to the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself,” what do they want to know about you?
Talk to them about your relevant interests, experiences and goals (could be short-term and long-term).
200 Bonus points: tell us what you would say if you were asked that on an interview at Panera!
Name 3 different ways we can prevent body odor.
Use deodorant, wear clean clothes, put on perfume, put on cologne, use body spray, make sure our bodies and our hair is clean, etc...
You want to buy a piece of gum that costs 30 cents. You realize you only have 23 cents in your pocket. How much more would you need in order to buy the gum?
7 cents.
What is the word we use to describe someone who is reliable, can be trusted, does what they say they are going to do, and follows through?
Dependable.
True or False: Playing games on your cellphone, computer, talking on the phone, taking care of things that are unrelated to work are considered THEFT from the company.
True.
How many printed copies of your resume should you bring to an interview?
2 or 3.
How long should we be washing our hands for?
20 seconds.
Mike bought a soda for 18 cents. He paid with a quarter. How much change should he get back?
7 cents.
What is another word we use to describe someone who is always on time?
Punctual.
You are at work and on the cash register, when your friend comes in and insists that since you work there, you can let him slide and give him his meal for free. What do you do?
You can say something along the lines of: "I'm sorry, but I can't give you anything here for free! I could lose my job if my boss finds out."
Why would employers ask critical-thinking or problem-solving questions during an interview?
To determine how applicants think on their feet and approach difficult situations
What are the two best times to put on deodorant?
After a shower and in the morning.
Ms. M went to the store to buy candy. The candy cost 30 cents. She paid with one quarter, two dimes, and one nickel. How much change should she get back?
20 cents.
200 Bonus points: tell us 2 ways that you can make up 20 cents in change.
Name 3 different instances in which you should not approach them to casually talk.
When they are on the phone, if they have headphones on, if they are silently reading a book, if you see they are rushing around, if you see them hard at work, if they're angry or upset, etc...
You are paired up to work with someone you don't really see eye to eye with. The two of you get into a huge argument and you really don't want to work with him any longer. How do you handle the situation?
Find an appropriate time to talk to them and say something along the lines of,"I understand that we got off on the wrong foot. I'm sorry for my part in that. We still have to get this project done so maybe we can have a conversation about what we can do to come to a solution together."