Before You're Hired
This form is required as part of the process of informing an employer of the applicant's availability and desire to be employed, and persuading the employer to offer the applicant an interview and ultimately employment.
What is a job application?
This is a person’s perception of you based on how you look when they first meet you.
What is a first impression?
What information do you first put on resume?
Personal information
What is eye contact?
This is regarded as a meaningful form of nonverbal communication, it shows that you're connecting.
What four things do you need for new hire paperwork?
I-94, Social Security, Travel document, and NC state ID
How do you get a job application?
Looking online, asking friends, going to the store, etc..
How should your attitude be?
You should be smiling, being polite, looking interested, etc...
What are some things that should ALWAYS be on your resume?
Name, address, telephone/cell number, email address, previous work experience and education
What are things I should never take to an interview?
Pets, children, cell phones, food, etc..
Workers receive a personalized ? from their employers around the end of January for the previous years work.
What is a W-2 form
Doing this on a job application could lead to dismissal from your job after you've been hired.
What is being dishonest? Not telling the truth
What should you do immediately before entering a business for an interview?
Be sure your cell phone is turned off and put away
What does not go on resumes?
Social Security, what your favorite things are to do, what can you cook, etc...
This person is the first person you might come in contact with when entering a business for an interview. This person is VERY important person in my interview process.
Who is the receptionist?
The purpose of this form is to document that each new employee is authorized to work in the United States.
What is the purpose of the I-9 Form?
Whats the appropriate body language?
Sitting up straight, making eye contact, smiling, no slouching, etc...
What are some things you should do while getting ready for an interview (hygiene)?
Bathe, put on deodorant, clean ears, brush your teeth, clean finger nails, brush and fix hair, little or no perfume.
How long should a resume usually be?
One page
What are some things an interviewer should not ask?
Marital status, age, nationality, religion, plans on having children
This form is required so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.
What is the purpose of the W-4 form?
By doing this on an application, you are agreeing that everything you have included is true and honest and gives the employer permission to verify anything you have submitted.
What is signing the application?
What are acceptable interview outfits?
Women-Dark pants/skirt, blouse, blazer, cardigan, classic bag, dress shoes Men-Dark slacks, dress shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes.
Which job should be listed first on a chronological resume?
your most recent job
What is an appropriate answer for "Tell me a little about yourself."?
I'm a hard worker. I work well on a team and alone. I enjoy working with people in a fast paced environment.
What is sales tax and do you know how much the tax is in Guilford County?
Sales tax is an additional amount of money we pay based on a percentage of the selling price of goods and services that we purchase. This money is charged and goes to state and local governments. 6.75%