Work Vocabulary
This is what you fill out and send to an employer to show you want to work there.
Application
This is what you should do if you don't know how to do a task at work.
Ask for help
Name 2 jobs that begin with the letter M.
Mail carrier, manager, mechanic, massage therapist, meat cutter, model... and more!
This person cuts your hair.
Hairdresser or barber
True or false: it's okay to use your phone at work.
False. Save your phone for your own personal time
This is a conversation you have with an employer when they decide if you will work there.
Interview
This is how you should greet your coworkers when you come in for work.
Smile and say "Hi, how are you?"
Name 2 jobs that begin with the letter P.
Police officer, paramedic, pharmacist, president, phlebotomist, plumber... and more!
This person puts groceries in bags for you at the store.
Bagger
This is how you should dress for an interview.
Slacks/khakis, blouse/button down shirt/polo, skirt/dress below the knee
This is a document you create that has your contact information, education, and work experience, that you use to apply for jobs.
Resume
This is what you should do if you are sick and can't come into work.
Call your boss
Name 2 jobs that you can do inside.
This person takes your order at a restaurant.
Waiter or waitress
These are examples of stores where you could be a bagger.
Sudbury Farms, Walmart, Stop and Shop, Target, Wegmans, etc.
This is the term for the LEAST amount you can get paid for working.
Minimum wage
These are examples of appropriate work body language.
Smile, eye contact, sit or stand up tall, keep an arm's length of space, give a firm handshake, if comfortable
Name 3 jobs you can do outdoors.
Landscaper, police officer, firefighter, crossing guard, football coach, athlete... and more!
This person takes care of you when you're sick.
Nurse or doctor
True or false: you should include your birthday on your resume.
False