Interview Skills and Job Applications

Interview #1

100

Building relationships, so when you need help, these individuals can be used to support and advise you is called

Networking

200

Which of the following would make the best impression during an interview?

Making eye contact

300

Which of the following should you NOT do when preparing for an interview?

Call the interviewer at home

400

What activities can a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor do to assist you in preparing for an interview?

Provide training in job seeking 

Assist in researching companies and positions b. 

Conduct mock job interviews 

500

List three examples of resources or people that could help you search for and apply for jobs.

_{Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor}

_{Guidance counselors}

_{Family Members}

_Teachers

_{Employment Security Commission}

_{Career Center at the local Community College}

Jobs #1

100

Which section below is NOT included on a job application?

Family history

200

What is the FIRST thing you should do when you begin to complete a job application?

Survey the entire application

300

A ______________________ is a small booth that some large companies set up to allow job applicants to apply for a job using a computer system.

Kiosk

400

If you see the abbreviation FT on a want ad, what does that tell you about the job?

It is 40 hours per week.

500

Somequestionsonajobapplicationareconsideredoptional,which means they do not require an answer. List two questions that would be optional on a job application.

What is your race/ethnicity?

What is your gender?

What is your date of birth?

Interview #2

100

A ___________________ is a person who can give information to potential employers about your character and your abilities.

Reference

200

During an interview you should ALWAYS answer ALL questions

Honestly

300

What needs to be in an email address so you can list it on a job application?

Should not use personal information (A name is acceptable) 

Should be professional

400

When should you send a thank you letter to an employer?

after any interview

500

You have just arrived at a job interview, and you have made a great first impression by greeting the interviewer by name, smiling, and shaking his/her hand. Describe what you will do and how you will act to continue to make a good impression.

_{Make eye contact.}

_{Sit up in your seat.}

_{Lean forward slightly.}

_{Keep a slight smile on your face.}

_{Do make small movements and gestures.} 

_{Look natural.}

Jobs #2

100

Which of the following is NOT acceptable attire at any job interview?

Streetwear

200

Which of the strategies below is the MOST likely to help you get a job?

Networking

300

Which of the tasks below is something that you should NOT do when applying and interviewing for a job?

have professional photographs taken

400

Which of the following is NOT included in the Employment History section of a job application?

Schools you attended.

500

Awantadisasmalladvertisementthatabusinessusestoindicateajob opening. A want ad features several details about the job. List three things that you would find in a want ad.

_{Company Name or Location}

_{Job Title/Position} 

_{Salary/Hourly Rate/Starting Wage} 

_Benefits

_Hours

_{Skills Required} 

_{Contact Information} 

_{How to Apply}