Job Application
What should you wear to a job interview? Be specific.
Professional attire; dress pants and shoes, modest top.
What is the job called when you fix cars/ machines?
Mechanic
True or False: An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Apprentices get paid while they learn and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field.
True: After completing a registered apprenticeship program, apprentices receive a professional credential that is recognized nationwide.”
What is the name of the grant you can receive if you study in California?
Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission)
If you want to quit your current job, how much notice should you give?
2 weeks
When should you arrive for an interview scheduled for 10:00am?
9:45am at the earliest.
Where can you find potential jobs?
newspaper, online, at the location, word of mouth
What is the average length it takes to complete vocational school?
The length of a vocational school program can vary from a few months to four years, depending on several factors, including:
Name 4 community colleges near Richmond, CA
Contra Costa Community College, Berkeley Community College, Marin Community College, Laney Community College, and Diablo Community College.
True or False: You should share personal information with your co-workers.
False; avoid sharing personal information with co-workers to maintain a professional relationship.
Describe the body language you should have during an interview
Hand shake, hands in your lap, feet planted on the ground, sit up straight, lean slightly forward, and look your interviewer in the eye. Smile and engage with each interviewer and nod slightly as he or she speaks.
True or false: Once you start on a career pathway you cannot change directions.
FALSE - you can always make changes to your career based on current interests and life events!
What are the names of the three big credit bureaus in the U.S.?
A. Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
B. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX
C. Capital One, Discover, Experian
A. Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
When is the FASFA application due?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024–2025 school year is due by June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Name 5 things that should be included on your resume.
Contact information, work experience, education, volunteer, etc.
Should you have questions prepared to ask the interviewer? If so, give examples.
Yes, asking questions indicates your interest in the company. Come prepared with questions based on your research of the company.
Name 2 careers in the transportation industry
Mechanic, Bus driver, train operator
What is considered an excellent credit score?
A. 1,000 – 1,250
B. 720 – 850
C. 600 – 680
B. 720 – 850
What is needed to qualify for Free-Tuition at community colleges?
To qualify, students must:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA) for the current academic year (Students do not need to qualify for aid, only submit a complete application)
Enroll in a minimum of 12 units each term
Be a California resident or otherwise exempt from paying non-resident tuition fees (e.g., AB540)
Accept the Free Tuition Program award and requirements through InSite.
True or False: It is OK to complete a job application with a pencil.
False; it is more professional to complete it in a black or blue pen.
When asked "what is your greatest professional strength and weakness?" in a job interview, how will you answer?
Strength: Share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear. Choose strengths that are most targeted to this particular position. Follow up with an example of how you've demonstrated these traits in a professional setting.
Weakness: Choose an answer that you struggle with, but you’re working to improve.
Name 2 careers in the food industry
cook, baker, waitress, hostess, dishwasher, etc
9. What kind of credit card can you get with bad credit or no credit score?
A. Secured
B. Remedial
C. Student Credit Card
A. Secured
What documents are needed to apply for FASFA or CADDA?
Both Student & Parent bring the following documents you have and that apply to you:
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, what should you put?
N/S