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Interviewing
Resumes and Cover Letters
Communication
Banking and Money
Miscellaneous
100

When should you arrive for an interview?

5-10 minutes early

100

True or False: You need to take your resume and cover letter to job interviews.

true

100

True or False: It is appropriate (good) to talk about money with your coworkers?

False! This is not appropriate in American culture.

100

_________________ is the money that you make.

Compensation
100

True or False: Equal opportunity employer means that a company needs to hire an equal number of men and women.

False. EOE means that a company will hire a person of any race, religion, gender, etc..

200

It is important to be _____________. This means that you give clear examples from your professional experience.

specific

200

True or False: The purpose of your cover letter is to correct any problems from your resume.

False! Your resume should not have problems.
200

What is another word for colleague? 

coworker or associate 

200

_____________ _______________ is the smallest amount of money that you can legally be paid each hour.

Minimum wage

200

True or False: Buying a house is an example of a long-term goal.

True

300
An _____________ _________________ is a statement of who you are as a professional. It answers "tell me about yourself."

elevator speech

300

What is the main purpose for your resume?

to get you a job interview

300

____________ _____________ means that when there is a problem, we work together to find an answer.

Conflict resolution

300

What is the difference between a bank and a credit union?

A bank is for-profit. Credit unions are non-profits.

300

Your career ______________ is the job that you want.

objective

400

What should you do if you do not understand a question that you are asked during a job interview?

Ask for clarification (in other words, ask the interviewer to repeat the question)

400

What are 3 things that your resume should include?

education

work experience

contact information

other skills

400

Why is it not a good idea to call your supervisor every time that you have a problem?

Your supervisor has a lot of responsibilities. If there is a problem that you can fix without help, you do not need to call.

400

What does TANF stand for?

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

400

What is the difference between a job and a career?

A job is something that you do to get money. A career is something that you train for and are passionate about.

500

What do you need to take with you to a job interview?

your resume and cover letter

500

What are 2 benefits of having a strong resume?

gives you a sense of security

prepares you for a job interview

keeps you organized


500

If you are meeting your coworkers for the first time, what should you do? (In other words, what is polite in this situation.)

Smile, say hello, and introduce yourself

500

A ____________ is the form that you get from your employer with the information you need to complete your taxes. A ___________ is the form that you fill out and send to the government to file your taxes.

W2, 1040

500

What is the name of the home care union?

SEIU