Job Applications and Forms
What color pen should you write with?
blue or black
Your home address, your phone number, and your email address. These are all considered:
Contact Information
Define employer and employee.
Employee-A person who works for a business, company, or store. Employer- A person, company, or organization that pays people to work for them.
What is one tip for getting dressed?
Iron your clothes, dress neatly and professionally, lay out your clothes the day before
What can you do if you feel anxious at some point during the day?
Take a quick break, take some deep breaths, ask someone for help
True or False:
It's OK to make a few spelling and grammatical errors.
FALSE
Give an example of an after school activity you might put on your resume
Answers will vary
What does it mean to get fired and what might be a reason it happens to someone?
What are some skills a cashier might need?
Communication, Money Skills, Know how to scan items
What should you do if you are confused or don't understand something you are supposed to do at work?
Ask a manager, ask a co-worker
Would a family member be considered a good or bad person to use as a reference?
Bad
True or False: You should insert at least 5 images on your resume.
False
Read the scenario below and identify the customer, the employer, and the employee.
Andrew purchases a chocolate donut from his friend Matthew who works at Dunkin'. The store manager, Michael, compliments Matthew on how well he communicated with Andrew.
Andrew- customer
Matthew- employee
Michael or Dunkin'- employer
You are in school.
When is a good time to check your cell phone?
During lunch or during a break
Why should you use professional words and phrases when filling out forms?
It shows you care, it shows you want the job, etc.
True or False: It is OK to lie about information on your resume so you can get a job.
False
A face-to-face meeting and conversation between two people when one person tries to get a job.
Interview
If a person wants to become a lifeguard, what are some skills and qualifications they will need?
Answers will vary.
Smile, be friendly but not too friendly, be responsive
What is one tip you should remember when writing and filling out forms?
Fill it out completely, write neatly, use black or blue pen, write professionally
This is the letter the goes before your resume. It is a three-paragraph letter that introduces yourself to your employer and may explain why you want the job.
Cover Letter
Your ______ gives you information about your hours worked, deductions, your net pay, and your gross pay. Pay stub, Credit Card, Social Security Card
Pay Stub
If you work after school or on the weekend, what are some typical hours you might work?
What should you do if a co-worker is disrespectful or mean to you?
Try to talk with them politely, inform your manager