Interview ?'s
Workplace
Misc
SSI&SSDI
100

Why are you wanting this position?

1. I need the money 

2. I am wanting this position because I really enjoy working with animals. 

2. I am wanting this position because I really enjoy working with animals.

100

True or False. 

If you have a disability, you are only allowed to work in fast food restaurants or grocery stores. 


False. 

You can work anywhere. We have clients who work in warehouses, daycare centers, dog boarding/daycare, and many other places. There are many positions out there other than fast food, and grocery stores.

100

True or False. It’s okay if I take a longer break then I am supposed to. 


False. You should only take the time you are allowed to for breaks.  

100

True or False. Doing a benefit analysis is beneficial to me. 

  

True. A benefit analysist will show us how earnings may affect your benefits you receive.

200

Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for work. 

1. We were short staffed one day in a different area of the store than me. I volunteered to go help when I finished my work 

2.I show up to work on time every day.  

1. We were short staffed one day in a different area of the store than me. I volunteered to go help when I finished my work 

200

True or False. 

Many individuals working in day centers earn less than minimum wage. 


True. Unfortunately, many individuals working in day centers earn less than minimum wage for the work that they do. While working in community-based employment you must be paid minimum wage. Minimum wage is currently $9.86.  

200

True or False. When I am running late for work, I can have a coworker clock in for me.  


False. You should be the only person clocking yourself in. You should only clock in if you are at your job.  

200

True or False. Everyone’s benefits are the same. 


False. Everyone’s benefits are not the same and can be affected differently even if you have the same job position.  

300

Tell me about a time you had to work with a coworker who was difficult to work with. 

1. I had to work with a really mean coworker. I complained to everyone about them and having to work with them.  

2.I worked with them just the same as every other coworker I have. I kept my feeling about this coworker to myself.  

2.I worked with them just the same as every other coworker I have. I kept my feeling about this coworker to myself.  

300

True or False. 

My service animal is NOT allowed at my place of employment.  


False. If you have a service animal, they are allowed at your place of employment. Just as they are allowed at restaurants, stores, and other businesses.  

300

True or False. If I quit, I must give a 2-week notice.  


False. You do not have to, but you should. A 2-week notice is not required by law.

300

True or False. I can only do one benefit analysis a month.  


False. We can do as many benefit analyses as you would like.  

400

If a coworker tells you they are clocking in before they even get to your job, what do you do? 

1. I would mind my own business and keep it to myself. 

2. I would automatically go tell my supervisor. 

3. I would begin yelling at my coworker and tell them how horrible they are

2. I would automatically go tell my supervisor.

400

True or False. Training materials can be given in other formats. Which include Braille, Auto Recording, and Large Print.  


True. Providing training manuals, and other publications can be given in alternative formats like Braille, Auto recording, and Large Print.  

400

True or False. If I forget to clock in, I shouldn’t tell anyone.  


False. If you forget to clock in that’s okay. Make you sure you tell someone, so you get paid!  

400

True or False. For every $1 I earn at my job, my SSI only goes down by .50 cents. 


True. According to MN.DBD101.org “Roughly speaking, for every dollar you earn at work, your SSI benefits amount only goes down by fifty cents. That’s why most people on SSI who go back to work end up better off.”  

500

What is the host's name ?

Alyssa, Lily or Nicole

IT'S ME: LILY