Interviewing
True or False. It is okay to wear a t-shirt & jeans to an interview.
False.
True or False. Most employers don't even bother reading resumes.
False.
Name a positive to being in a union for an employee.
Higher wages, worker protection, better benefits
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
To be truthful and have integrity is what?
Honesty.
Before starting a interview, make sure your phone is ______.
Turned off or on silent.
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get an interview.
Name a positive benefit of a union to an employer.
Helps attract employees, helps retain employees, quick dispute resolution process, maintains employee morale
True or False. PPE is always optional.
False.
To be dependable and responsible is what?
Accountability.
After an interview, be sure to send the interviewer a ______ email or card as soon as possible.
Thank you
How long should a resume be?
One page.
Name a negative to being in a union for an employee.
Union dues, can discourage individual creativity
What type of boots protect your toes from being crushed?
Steel toe boot.
To take action in the absence of orders is what?
Initiative.
Try and show up to an interview ______ minutes early.
10 - 15
Name 3 parts of a resume.
Education, work history, contact information, references, objective
Name a negative aspect of a union to an employer.
Can make it harder to promote/terminate employees, can potentially drive up costs
______ may be required to protect your hearing while working around heavy machinery.
Ear plugs/headphones
The ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear and concise manner is what?
Decisiveness.
Typically, how many times do you get interviewed before being offered a job?
Twice.
Name the 2 of the most common types of resume.
Functional, chronological, combination
The negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment with an employer by an employee union is know as what?
Collective Bargaining
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The ability to deal with others without creating issues or offense is called what?
Tact.