Polite
Friendly
Responsible
Calm
Etc.
True or False: You should always prepare for a job interview. Why or why not?
Yes. You should always prepare so you can put your best self forward and to help you feel less nervous. Preparing will help you land the job!
What is a resume and how long should it be?
A resume is a piece of paper that highlights your skills and experience. It should be 1 page.
What are some ways we communicate digitally at work?
Text
Phone
Why is it important to know how to read your paycheck?
So you know how much money you made and so you can check to make sure you were paid the right amount.
Is it ok to take extra bathroom breaks to avoid a task you don't like? Why or why not?
No! This is unprofessional because you were hired to do a specific set of tasks.
What are 3 things you should wear at a job interview?
What are 3 things you should not wear at a job interview?
Yes: Dress pants, skirts below the knee, shirts with collars and buttons, blouses, shoes that aren't sneakers, take a shower
No: Jeans or pants with holes, gym/basketball sneakers, revealing clothes, wrinkly clothes
True or False: You should put your zodiac sign and the name of your elementary school on your resume. Why or why not?
False - it is not relevant to the job.
True or False: Good digital communication practices will allow your manager to see you are responsible and professional.
True!
What is direct deposit?
When your paycheck is deposited directly into your bank account.
- Having your mom call in sick for you
- Using your manners when interacting with customers
- Leaving your work shift early without telling anyone
- Talking about your weekend with coworkers
Having your mom call in sick for you and Leaving your work shift early without telling anyone
So you know exactly where you need to go and how to get there.
What are 3 things you should always include on your resume.
Name
contact info
work experience
special skills
education
What are 3 things that should always be included in a professional email?
Subject Line
Greeting
Body
Goodbye
Details (dates, times)
Attachments (resume, etc.)
What are 3 things that will always be found on your paycheck?
Your name
The total money you made before taxes
The total money you made after taxes
The company you work for
You have been working at Foot Locker for 3 months and loving it. A very irritated customer who has been waiting to try on shoes begins to shout about how horrible the service is and that they have been waiting forever. They are looking at you. What would you do?
Apologize for the wait
Offer to check on the status of their shoes
Why should you bring a notebook and pen to the job interview? Be specific.
To write down details about the job so you remember later
What is a job reference?
Someone the hiring manager can contact and ask about your skills and abilities.
You have been sick for 3 days and are going to miss a homework deadline. What would you say in an email to your teacher?
Hi _______
I've been home sick for 3 days and am falling behind on my work. Is it ok if I turn the project in on ____ instead?
Why are deductions/taxes taken out of your paycheck? List examples of things that taxes pay for.
Taxes are deducted to pay for things like public school, emergency responders, maintaining roads and bridges, health care, etc.
You notice a coworker is often late and sometimes takes really long breaks. You like them and don't want them to get in trouble but they aren't doing their share of the work. What should you do and why is it important to handle this situation professionally? Be specific.
Speaking to them privately
Reporting to a supervisor if it continues
Don't gossip with others
Answer this common job interview question: Tell me About Yourself. Make sure you include all the information we practiced.
My name is ______
I attend _____ and will graduate ____
Some of my strengths are _____
I'm interested in this job because _____
How should a resume look? Be specific and name at least 3 things.
It should be neat, easy to read, use bullet points instead of long paragraphs. etc.
Your baby sister woke up with explosive diarrhea and your parents say you have to stay home to take care of her. You are supposed to work? What should you do and what should you say?
You should let your manager know as soon as possible.
You should say that your sister is sick and you have to take care of her. You can try to find someone to cover your shift. You don't need to go into the details of what is going on with her.
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay is the money you get before taxes. Net pay is after taxes.