Interview Readiness
A formal meeting to gather information and evaluate a candidate's qualifications for a job
What is an interview?
The clothing you may be required to wear to a job.
What is a uniform?
The summer jobs program run by the Mayor's Office of Employment Development (aka MOED) in Baltimore City
What is YouthWorks?
The average annual income, pre-tax, of a full-time, entry-level, fast-food employee
What is $39,520? ($35k - $40k is allowed)
Average cost of a two-year associate's degree in Maryland
What is $9,000 - $12,000?
A globally widespread, brief, physical greeting often used in professional settings when introducing oneself
What is a handshake?
A common short phrase used to describe a "customer-centric" approach, often referenced when trying to solve issues and focus on customer experience
What is "the customer is always right"?
A unique nine digit number issued to an individual by the US government, used to track earnings, as a form of identification, and for tax purposes
What is a social security number?
The average annual salary of an HVAC technician in Baltimore
What is $58,408? ($55k - $60k is allowed)
Average cost of in-state tuition to attend a Maryland state university for four years
What is $48,000? ($45k - $50k is acceptable)
What is send a thank you?
The common phrase used to describe when an employee is scheduled to work, but does not show up and does not notify their employer
What is a 'no call, no show'?
The exact age range during which a young person is eligible to participate in Baltimore City's summer jobs program
What is 14 - 21?
The average annual salary of a semi-truck driver in Baltimore
What is $66,000? ($65k - $70k is allowed)
A method of learning new skills and competencies by actually performing the job, often with the guidance of an experienced colleague or manager
What is on-the-job training?
A concise summary of your professional background, including work experience, education, and skills, used to apply for jobs, scholarships, or college admissions
What is a resume?
When an employee claims pay for hours they did not work or uses company time for non-work activities
Deadline (MM/DD/YY) for submitting your summer jobs application through the Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED)
What is March 7th, 2026?
The average annual salary of a registered nurse (RN) in Baltimore
What is $83,000? ($80k - $85k is allowed)
Cost of a basic culinary training at the Community College of Baltimore County
What is $5,250?
Individuals who can vouch for your skills, character, and work ethic to a potential employer
What are references?
A company's set of guidelines for how employees can use paid leave for reasons like vacation, illness, or personal appointments
What is a 'PTO' policy or a paid time-off policy?
The document known as the "employee withholding certificate" used to tell how much money an employer should withhold for federal taxes
What is a W-4?
The average annual total compensation of a CEO
What is $810,000? ($750k - $850k is allowed)
Average percentage of salary that Americans spend on commuting to work (includes maintenance, gas, parking, and public transit fares)
What is 19%? (I will accept closest without going over)