Applying for a Job & Interview Basics
A form (either paper or online) you fill out to indicate you are interested in a job.
What is an application?
You are at work and ready to go at the start of your shift.
What is being on time for work?
This is a tool you can use to find all the policies for the company.
What is an employee handbook?
This is the age you need to be to get a job in Wisconsin.
What is 14?
They find new employees to keep the company running.
This is the most important document to bring to a job interview that lists your education, skills, and prior job history.
What is a resume?
If you are running late for work, this is the best action to take.
What is calling your manager to let them know you will be late?
You would be issued this if you violated a company policy.
What is a warning?
The document you need to be able to work before you turn 16.
What is a work permit?
This department helps provide employees with the skills needed to do the job.
What is Training? (or Learning & Development)
When meeting someone for a job interview, this is the best way to greet them politely.
What is a smile and a handshake?
True or False: It is OK to check your phone while you are having an important work meeting.
What is FALSE?
This policy may get you in trouble if you miss work a lot or are often late.
What is Attendance Policy?
What you receive that shows you how much money you made on pay day.
What is a paycheck or a pay stub?
This department makes sure all employees get paid accurately and on time.
What is Payroll?
Types of interview questions that can not be answered with only a yes or no.
What are open ended questions?
At work a customer your parents age asks you a question, and you respond "OK Boomer"
What is not appropriate for the workplace?
True or False: You can get fired for only doing one thing wrong.
What is MAYBE. It depends on what happened and the company policy.
A type of job you may get in high school or college that allows you to apply a skill you are learning about.
What is an internship?
An HR job that is good for someone who likes to work with people and wants to do a little bit of everything.
What is an HR Generalist?
This type of interview question asks you to explain a real situation from your past, including what happened and what you did.
What is a behavioral question?
True or False: Even if other people don't like your opinion you have a right to share it with whoever you want at work.
What is FALSE.
A company may have this kind of policy that limits what employees can say about the company online to protect its reputation.
What is a Social Media Policy?
True or False: If you get hurt at work the company has to pay for any medical bills from the injury.
What is TRUE.
True or False: HR employees can share your personal information with whoever they want.
What is FALSE.