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Just the Facts
100

What does "MI" stand for? (hint: NOT the state)

Acceptable answer(s): Middle Initial

100

What is something you should ALWAYS do when writing your name and address?

Acceptable answer(s): -Capitalize the first letter of each proper noun -Write clearly and legibly

100
All proper nouns (names, cities, states, etc) must be...
Acceptable answer(s): capitalized!
100

Give two ways you can find the street address of your middle school or high school.

Acceptable answer(s): -ask a friend -ask a family member -Google it -Look at a map website -Call the school

100
What does "N/A" stand for?
Acceptable answer(s): -Not Applicable
200

What does "SSN" stand for?

Acceptable answer(s): Social Security Number

200

True or false: your work experience is part of your personal contact information?

False (work experience will be it's own section)

200

Should you proofread an online application? Or is that only done for paper applications?

You should always proofread your applications, both the online and paper applications.

200

What wage are you expecting? (how should you answer this question? 

Acceptable answer(s) Open, negotiable, or open for negotiation

200

What should you do about 2 days after turning in an application somewhere?

Follow-up by either stopping in person or calling

300
What does "DOB" stand for?
Acceptable answer(s): Date Of Birth
300

How many numbers are in a zip code? 

5 (sometimes has 9, but most often 5)

300

What type of writing utensil should you complete a paper application in?

Acceptable answer(s): Blue or Black ink pen

300
Are you a US Veteran?
Acceptable answer(s): Currently, NO
300

What could be 2 relevant skills you have that you could list on your job application? 

Acceptable answer(s): Organizational skills, technology skills, following directions well, leader 

400
Put your heads together and give us the abbreviations for: 1) street, 2) avenue, 3) drive, 4) court
Acceptable answer(s): 1) St. 2) Ave. 3) Dr. 4) Ct.
400
Why is it important to make sure you write your email address and phone number clearly?
Acceptable answer(s): So that the employer can read it and will be able to contact you!
400

True or False: All applications ask the exact same questions and require the exact same information (basically, all applications are the same).

False (not applications are the same....some might need 4 references while others need 2....some might ask about your education, some might not....etc.)

400

Can you put your parents down as a reference?

NO!!  Family should not be listed as references!
400

Name three types of people who would be appropriate to list as a reference:

Acceptable answer(s): 1. Teachers who know you well 2. Mentors 3. Previous employers 4. Job Coach 5. Guidance Counselor 6. Co-workers 

500
What is the difference between "MI" and "Middle Name"?
Acceptable answer(s): Middle Initial- The first letter in your middle name Middle Name- Your full middle name
500

Name the 5 components that are part of your home address

Acceptable answer(s): 1. Number 2. Street name 3. City 4. State 5. Zip code

500

What will most likely happen if an employer discovers that you are lying on an application?

Acceptable answer(s): -You will not be considered for the job interview -If you were already hired, you may be fired if they found out you lied on your application

500

An application for Chipotle asks if you have any extra certifications or training. Would you leave that question blank if you do not have any extra certifications or training?

Acceptable answer(s): -Do NOT leave it blank, write "none" or "N/A"

500

Name 3 things you should always do and/or remember when filling out a job application?

Acceptable answer(s): 1.Show up looking decent when asking the business for an application 2. blue or black ink pen, 3. be sure to fill in all the areas, don't leave things blank 4. Use N/A if the question doesn't apply to you 5. Proper capitalization, and spelling, 6. References are not family members