Resumes
What should be the biggest word(s) on your resume?
Your name.
Jeans. T-shirt. Sneakers (especially dirty). Logos. Super high heels. Sheer. Anything too tight. Etc.
What is retaliation in the workplace?
When an employer "gets back at" an employee for making a complaint about discrimination or reports a safety hazard.
When should you start your retirement account?
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
List two places you can go to apply to jobs.
Company Website. Indeed. LinkedIn. Email HR. Temp Agency. Etc.
How many page(s) should your resume be?
ONE
List at least three materials you should bring with you to a job interview.
Resume, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Work Permit, Drivers License/ID, References, Letters of Recommendations, paper/notebook, etc.
Who do you report to if you believe you are being discriminated against in the workplace?
Your supervisor. HR. DEI officer. Union.
PTO stands for...
Paid Time Off
In the last decade, what year did the U.S experience the highest unemployment rate?
2020
Should you put a picture of yourself on your resume? (YES/NO)
NO
Why?
When your weaknesses during an interview, you should focus more on...
How you are working to overcome your weaknesses.
Name two things employers are NOT allowed to ask about during an interview.
Pregnancy. Sexuality. Religion. Political Affiliation. Marital Status. Disability Status. Citizenship. Age. Arrest Record.
Note: Although it is illegal for interviewers to directly ask about these questions, there are loopholes.
Example:
Illegal: What is your religion? Are you practicing?
Legal: Can you work on weekends? (should only be asked if the position requires working on weekends)
List three benefits (besides pay) that could be offered by an employer.
Health insurance, Vacation, Retirement, Bonuses, Job Security, Sick time, Discounts, etc.
List two jobs that require a high school diploma/GED but do not require bachelor's degree.
(Most trades)
Truck drivers. Medical Assistants. Security Guards. Construction Worker. Baker. Pharmacy Technician. LP Nurse. Etc.
How long does a recruiter typically look at a resume?
6 seconds!
Before accepting a job offer, you should consider all of the...
Benefits the company offers.
Name three protected classes
Age. Race. Gender. Religion. Disability. Sexual Orientation. Veteran Status. Citizenship. National Origin. Familial Status.
True or False: A job is legally required to offer paid maternity/paternity leave.
FALSE
Not in the United States. It is up to the employer.
Name one of the top three fastest growing career fields in 2026.
1. Healthcare
2. AI/Technology
3. Green Energy
What is the small description that describes your career goals and strengths (often located under your name) called?
Career/Professional Objective
Career/Professional Summary
What are the four WH- questions you should figure out to prepare for a job interview?
When is it?
Where is it?
Who will be in the interview?
What do you need to bring with you?
What does DEI stand for?
Diversity Equity, and Inclusion
Which retirement fund takes taxes out BEFORE inputting the money into the account? Which retirement fund takes taxes out AFTER pulling out the money to use?
Options: 401k & Roth IRA
Roth IRA = taxes taken before
401k = taxes taken after
What is the federal minimum wage?
$7.25