Job Scenerios
What would you do if a customer can't find something?
help them find it or ask another coworker for help
What skills would be required to be a cashier?
honest, friendly, helpful, patient, good at counting money, be able to know where things are to inform customers
What is something you should do every night to make sure you make it to work on time.
set an alarm
Who should you list as a reference? Who is one of your references?
teacher or any other adult who has seen your work and skills
NEVER PUT DOWN AN FAMILY MEMBER!
If you are asked in an interview: "What is your weakness?" Is it okay to say "I don't have any weaknesses?"
why or why not?
answers vary
What do you do if a customer asks you a question and you can't answer it?
find someone who can answer the question (another co-worker, manager/supervisor)
What skills would be required to be a custodian?
skilled in vacuuming, cleaning, mopping, good at following directions, good at working independently
Name TWO things that could be distractions in the workplace.
Phone, listening to music, personal problems, coworkers, workplace conflicts
What can you list under prior experience? What are your prior experiences?
past jobs or volunteer activities or training experiences
What is a job you think you would be good at? Why?
answers will vary.
What should you do if you see someone trying to steal something?
Report them to the supervisor/manager, get help to address the problem
What skills would be required to be a cook?
able to cook, cut, have math skills, know cooking tools
You have to be at work at 8:00 am and there is a lot of snow on the roads. You're not sure if you should go into work or not. What should you do?
Leave earlier than usual. You could ask a coworker. Assume you have to be at work unless your boss tells you otherwise
Why do applications ask for your work history? Tell me about your work history?
to find out what skills you have and how much experience you have
How would you handle working with a co-worker who you find distracting/annoying/difficult to work with? What are some things you could do to make the situation easier?
answers will vary.
What should you do if you see a customer fall or get hurt?
make sure they are okay, report it to your supervisor, call 911 if necessary
What skills would be required to be a secretary?
organized, able to type, use a computer, able to file (keep up with paperwork), good communication skills (answering the phone)
Name THREE things you should always do for hygiene before you go to work.
Shower, brush teeth, deodorant, wash/brush hair, put on clean clothes
If an interviewer asks you a tricky question and you need a minute to think about your answer, what could you say?
hmm...that's a really good question. Let me think about that for a minute.
How do you respond to an angry customer who just keeps getting more and more upset.
Stay calm, remain professional, listen to the customer's concern, try to solve the problem, get your supervisor
What should you do if your boss is upset with you?
discuss it with them, listen, apologize, and try to do better
What skills should you have to work in a warehouse or stocking shelves?
Know where items belong in the store, knowledgeable about inventory, how to package and ship
When should you let your employer know if you are going to be late or absent?
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
What skills have you learned from your previous paid or unpaid work experiences?
answers vary
Tell me about a time you used teamwork on the job.
answers will vary