Applications
It's best to fill out a paper job application using what?
A black pen
List 2 effective ways to look for a job
Looking for help wanted signs, using websites, telling others you are looking for a job, DVRS,
What does an interviewer want to know about you?
Why you want the job, your skills, work history/experience, when you can work, etc.
Usually you get this every 2 weeks at a job
paycheck
It is OK to call out of work if...
You are sick or if there is no way you can make it to work
you can apply for a job with a paper application, an online application, or sending in your...
resume
When you find a job online, you have to check and be sure you
The job is close enough, you are qualified, the hours are OK (not too much or on days you can't work)
What would you wear to an interview for a job at a restaurant?
clean, neat, collared shirt tucked into pants. Shoes are better than sneakers
It is important to be dependable when working. Dependable means...
Do good work on a consistent basis, reliable, honest, has proven themselves, punctual
What is the professional thing to do after an interview?
Write a follow up email to thank them
Before submitting an application, you should
Have someone look at it, check it for errors
(You can take more than one application if you need to fill it out again)
Name a website you can use to look for a job?
indeed, linkedin, google, glassdoor
You apply for a job using your resume. What do you bring with you to the interview?
Copies of your resume, ID, knowledge of your availability,
If you work 20 hours a week, you are a _____ employee
Part time
If you are given something to do at work that is boring, how can you handle this?
Keep a positive attitude and positive body language. Get it over with by putting in effort
What are some mistakes people make on applications?
punctuation, grammar, giving the wrong info, not finishing every section, using a pencil
Name a job you think you would be qualified for as a high school student without any work experience
waiter, bussing, retail store associate, store team member
How can you quickly make a good impression ?
Body language, smile, introduce yourself, be on time
You work as a server in a busy restaurant. Your family planned a vacation in December. It's October 25th. What should you do?
Notify your supervisor as soon as you know when you will be out. Provide the exact dates of the trip
Some jobs give "vacation days" or "personal days"
If you get upset at work or a customer is rude, you need to handle yourself how? Describe
Even when mad, do not yell or raise your voice. Breathe. Communicate. It is also OK to ask for help you need to
List 3 things you would put on an application
contact info, work/internship history, education, what days you can work, possibly references
Name of Agency that helps you find a job and will give you a job coach
DVRS
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
If you have an interview at Renato's Pizza at 11am, what time would you leave your house to get there?
Make sure you arrive a little early
Co-worker
What is the difference between a friend and coworker you like very much?
Friends you talk to about personal things
Co-workers - keep it professional
What are some reasons people get fired from a job
Being late or absent frequently
Lack of effort
Misconduct
Poor body language
Lack of respect
Not working well with others
Being dishonest
If you send an online application in and don't hear back in a week, what can you do?
Follow up using the contact email in the job ad or on the website
Stop into the job to introduce yourself
The quickest way to find a job is by only going into businesses that have a "help wanted" sign - TRUE / FALSE
False
What is a question you should NOT ask at the end of an interview?
Can I have time off?
Can I have more money?
Did I get this job or not?
Can you hurry up and tell me if I'm hired?
What is a work shift?
The hours you are scheduled to work.
If you have a coworker that makes fun of the manager, how can you handle this?
Focus on your work - explain that you have a lot of work to do