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Q: What personal info always goes at the top of a job application?
A: Name, phone number, and email.
Q: What does STAR stand for?
A: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Q: What does “being dependable” at work mean?
A: Being on time, prepared, and following through on tasks.
Q: What colors are best for an interview outfit?
A: Neutrals (black, navy, gray, white).
Q: One way to save money on groceries?
A: Meal planning, coupons, bulk buys, store brands, shopping list.
Q: Why do employers ask for references?
A: To verify your skills, behavior, and reliability.
Q: Name one thing to research before an interview.
A: The company, role description, or mission/values.
Q: Why is attendance so important to keeping a job?
A: Teams rely on you; missed shifts hurt operations and trust.
Q: True or False — Jeans are always okay for an interview.
A: False (depends on role; safer to avoid).
Q: Name one AZ benefits program.
A: DES, SNAP, AHCCCS, Social Security, WIC, TANF.
True or False — If a question doesn’t apply, leave it blank.
A: False. Write “N/A.”
Q: Name one way to calm nerves before an interview.
A: Deep breathing, positive self-talk, practice, or brief walk/stretch.
Q: True or False — It’s okay to check your phone during a shift.
A: False (except emergencies or approved breaks).
Q: Name a place to get free/low-cost interview clothing.
A: Any organization works😇
Q: Besides rent, name one thing to budget monthly.
A: Food, transportation, phone, utilities, childcare, savings, debt.
Q: What does “work history” usually include? (Hint: 4 things)
A: Job title, company, dates worked, and main duties/accomplishments.
Q: What should you do if you don’t know an answer?
A: Stay calm, think it through, ask to return to it, or explain your approach.
Q: Give one example of professional communication.
A: Respectful tone, active listening, polite emails, using “please/thank you.”
Q: What matters more: expensive clothes or clean, neat clothes?
A: Clean, neat, and well-fitted clothes.
Q: True or False — Not reporting income changes can affect benefits.
A: True (can cause overpayments or penalties).
Name one common reason an application gets rejected fast.
A: Missing info, errors/typos, wrong contact info, sloppy/illegible writing.
Q: “Tell me about a time you overcame a challenge.” (Give a brief STAR response.)
A: I am looking for what the situation was the task that was given the action you took and what was the results.
Q: What should you do if you make a mistake on the job?
A: Own it, apologize, correct it, and learn how to prevent it next time.
Q: Describe or sketch a professional interview outfit for your target job.
A: Facilitator awards points for appropriateness and details.
Q: Each teammate share one self-care strategy that supports work/school success.
A: Facilitator awards points for each valid strategy shared.