Work Hygiene & Appearance
Name two things you should do each morning to ensure good personal hygiene?
Brush teeth, wash face, shower, put on deodorant, comb hair, wear clean clothes
Job: Pet Groomer
Job Family: Animal Care
Your interview is at 11AM. What time should you plan to arrive?
10-15 minutes early would be best. (10:45-10:50)
You forgot you have your cousins birthday party at 7pm, but you're scheduled to work from 4-9pm. What should you do?
Go to the party late. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices for work.
In the future, ask your coworker ahead of time or let your boss know that you need the time off.
After working or before eating I should do this with my hands
Wash them
Job: Courtesy Clerk at Winco
Job Family: Customer Service & Sales (Retail)
Your bus is running behind and you're going to be about 12 minutes late to work!! What should you do?
Contact your supervisor and let them know about the situation and that you'll be there soon.
(Take a deep breath, sometimes the bus runs late, it's not in our control)
This document should be updated frequently to show your work experience, skills, and qualifications. You should make sure to attach it to job applications and bring it to every interview.
Resume
List three things that are necessary for good oral hygiene
Floss, brush teeth, mouth wash
Job: Table Busser at Shari's
Job Family: Food Service
You're in the middle of your interview and your phone starts to ring. It's your friend Kenny and he just wants to chat.
What should you do?
A. Ask the interviewer if you can take 10 minutes to chat with Kenny.
B. Answer the call and say its an emergency.
C. Let the phone keep ringing and pretend like you cannot hear it.
D. Dismiss the call, put phone on silent and apologize to the interviewer.
What would you do if a customer asked you a question that you do not know the answer to?
Let the customer know that you are not sure, but that you will find a manager or co-worker who may have the answer.
Someone who can speak about your work skills and experience that you list on your resume. An interviewer will call this person to ask about your experience.
Reference
You just got a job interview. Name 3 things you shouldn't wear to your interview.
Offensive t-shirts, stained/ripped clothing, flip flops, shorts, tank tops, hats
Job: Amazon Warehouse Associate
Job Family: Factory
Your interviewer wants to hire someone with 3 years of experience. You don't have this, but you REALLY want the job. Is it okay to lie?
No! Lying in an interview/resume is very unprofessional. It will eventually come out that you don't have experience, especially if there is a specific skill you don't have yet.
What are some things to avoid posting on social media? (Think about your DIGITAL APPEARANCE)
Employers may decide not to hire applicants because of:
Inappropriate or provocative comments/photos
Drinking or using drugs in their picture
Bad-mouthing people
Discriminatory comments related to race, gender, or religion
Oversharing information
**Remember: you can make your profile PRIVATE**
Job: Gym Attendant at Crunch Fitness
Job Family: Recreation & Sports
After the interview, the interviewer asks if you have any questions for them. What are some good questions to ask? Name 2!
A. What is the hourly wage?
B. What are the hours/days?
C. When will you let me know I have the job?
D. What is a typical day like for a person in my position?
An adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual to perform their job duties.
Accommodation