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These take specifics, commitment, diligence, and desire to achieve. They vary in length and you feel accomplished when achieving them.
What are short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term goals? Pg. 2
You use this as a professional means of communication and part of the APPLICATION process. A good example would be Amber.L.Jones@gmail.com and a poor example would be clubpenguin01@gmail.com.
What is a Professional Email address?
Pg. 2
Research the organization, prepare materials, practice answering common questions, and prepare questions to ask…
What are things to do prior to an interview?
Pg. 4
This includes a firm handshake, smile, nod, eye contact, and excited nonverbal feedback…
What is a proper way to introduce yourself?
Pg. 4
A prime example would be talking about your ideal salary…
What is something you should not bring up during the interview?
Pg. 4
This government agency administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.
US Department of Labor
Pg. 1
These are people that can provide information about you. Examples include a boss, coach, or teacher. You provide these during the APPLICATION process.
What are References? Pg. 2
10-15 minutes is the recommended time for this…
What is the amount of time you should arrive prior to an interview starting?
Pg. 4
During the interview, write interviewer names and titles down…
What is a great way to remember names and help calm your nerves?
Pg. 4
Salary, commission, hourly and tips…
What are the different ways you can get paid?
Pg. 5
I am your pay before taxes AND I am your pay after taxes...
What are Gross and Net pay?
Pg. 1
This is a summary of your education, experience, qualifications, and achievements. It never includes the word “I”, full sentences, salary info, testimonials, personal stats, personality profile, photo, or different font!
What is a Resume? Pg. 1
Preparing a professional outfit, practicing your smile, and paying close attention to personal hygiene…
What is common sense? Or things to do prior to the Interview...
Pg. 4
You need to demonstrate this as you are being asked questions during an interview. Examples include eye contact, nodding, smiling, and paraphrasing/summarizing the question in your answer…
What are active listening skills?
Pg. 4
Two documents you are required to complete in order to start your job. One verifies you can work in the USA and the other notifies your employer how much to withhold from your paychecks for taxes.
What are the I-9 and W-4?
Pg. 1 and Pg. 4
In Wisconsin, these are the four mandatory deductions that are taken out of your paycheck (Name two of them).
What are Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare)? Bottom of Pg. 1 and Pg. 5
I am a type of letter that is sent from an individual to a company, typically when applying for a job. I am different than a BL, which is sent from one company to another.
What is Personal Business Letter or Cover Letter?
Pg. 1
This type of outfit may include: Full Suit for men, Suit Pants or Slacks for women, Dress Shoes, Pumps, Ballet Flats, or Loafers…
What is Business Formal/Professional?
Pg. 4
How old are you? Are you married? Are you pregnant? Have you ever been arrested? Have you served in the military?
What are examples of illegal interview questions?
Pg. 4
This includes salary, insurance, vacation & sick days, and potentially employee discounts, stock purchase plans, and parental leave…
What is the total benefit package?
Pg. 4
These, referred to as voluntary deductions, are optional items withheld from your paycheck based on your request (Name two of them).
What are Retirement, Insurance, Donations, Flex Spending accounts, or Union Dues? Bottom of Pg. 1 and Pg. 5
This is a letter that introduces you to potential employers. It’s purpose is to interest the employer enough so they view your resume.
What is a Cover Letter?
Pg. 1
Write or send one of these shortly after your interview ends…
What is a “Thank you” note?
Pg. 3
Ask about the next steps in the process, show enthusiasm, and thank everyone on the interview team…
What to do at the end of the interview?
Pg. 4
This is an account that helps you pay for things after your career is over…
What is a retirement account?
Pg. 1