What are two different types of phone numbers an application might ask for?
home, work, cell
100
What is one way you can find a job?
internet,
snagajob,
go business-business,
bulletin boards,
friends/family who work there
100
How often do people receive paychecks? (More than one acceptable answer)
weekly or biweekly
100
What are three different sections of a resume?
personal information,
education history,
employment history,
personal references,
availability,
skills,
interests
100
John, your co-worker, just stole a cupcake from the bakery and if left unreported, you will likely get blamed for this. What should you do?
Alert the manager
200
How many personal references should you include *AT A MINIMUM*
3
200
What is one search engine you can use to find specific jobs in the area?
snag a job
200
What is one thing that is taken out of your paycheck?
taxes,
social security,
insurance
200
What is usually the first thing (at the top) on any resume?
Your name and/or contact info
200
Sally has left an entire aisle a mess after you just organized all of the shelves. What should you do?
talk to her/tell her that upset you,
tell your manager,
re-organize all of the shelves yourself. its not worth getting upset over
300
Damarcus just wrote this down under the hours of availability section. Which day did he write down unreasonable hours for? *hint: he has school from 730-320
Monday 4-8
Tuesday 12-6
Wednesday 4-8
Thursday 5-9
Friday 4-11
Saturday 5-10
Tuesday- working 12-6 wouldn't be possible if he doesn't get out of school until 320
300
You find a job online that you meet all of the requirements for, however after reading the job description, it's not something you could ever see yourself doing or enjoying. It also asks you to work 35+ hours per week starting immediately. Should you apply?
no
300
What is one way you can keep the money from your paychecks safe?
Open a bank account/deposit the money into your account,
Keep it in your wallet,
Give to a guardian to hold onto
300
In what situation would you need your resume?
Applying for a job (in person or online),
To give the employer during your interview
300
Bill has been blatantly harassing Sally at work and you've been noticing. Specifically, he's been touching her hair and making comments about her appearance. Sally looks extremely uncomfortable during these instances. What should you do?
Confront Bill and tell him to cut it out,
Confront Sally and ask her if she'd like your help in steering Bill away,
Tell your manager about the situation
400
What are two skills you have that you could write down on a job app?
open ended
400
What is the name of the agency that we visited that helped you find a job?
Work Net or Unemployment office
400
What is the difference between a checking and a savings account?
checking- money you can use immediately for purchases,
savings- larger amount of money you deposit for a long period of time, that collects money in time
400
What is an example of an unacceptable personal reference? (in terms of their relationship with you)
family,
significant other,
friend,
someone who doesn't know you that well or you haven't known for that long
400
Your boss has been scheduling you unreasonable hours (45+ per week.) You've already told him that you are in school and can't be working this many hours. What should you do?
Find another job that requires you to work less hours,
Tell a higher up manager about the situation,
Tell Human Resources,
Quit the job
500
Explain the difference between skills, strengths, and interests?
skill- something you can do well that is relevant to the job (e.g. written communication skills) strength- a personal quality that is positive about yourself (e.g. working with a team, leading a group) interest- something you like to do (e.g. play piano, cook)
500
What are two things the unemployment office can help you with?
finding a job,
going to school,
paying for school,
accommodations
500
What are three deductions that can be taken out of your paycheck?
income tax,
state tax,
federal tax,
social security,
insurance
500
What part of your resume should have a larger font than the rest of the sections?
your name
500
For the past couple of weeks, you've noticed your boss frequently harassing one of your co-workers. He makes strange requests of her (i.e. demanding that she go out and get him a coffee, threatening to fire her if she doesn't babysit his children) You want to do something about this, but don't want to jeopardize your own job in the process. What should you do?
Tell Human Resources about the situation
(or any other solution students come up with that is acceptable)