Job Skills Jeopardy Game

Applications

100

Name 2 things that you have to put on an application.

name, date of birth, phone number, address, references, work history

200

Who should you list as a reference?

teacher or any other adult who has seen your work and skills. (teacher, coach, co-workers, supervisors, friends)

300

What can you list under prior experience?

past jobs or volunteer activities or training experiences

400

Why do applications ask for your work history?

to find out what skills you have and how much experience you have

500

Bonus Question! (worth double)

What skills have you learned from your specific training?

answers vary

Interview

100

How should you dress for an interview?

dress to impress, wear nice clothes, slacks, dress shirt, dress pants, blouse 

200

When should you arrive to an interview?

5-15 minutes early

300

What type of body language should you have during an interview?

sit up straight, feet on the floor, eye contact

400

What are 2 questions you can expect to be asked at an interview?

Tell me about yourself? What are your strengths? What makes you qualified for the job? (answers vary)

500

What are three questions you can ask the interviewer?

What type of attire does the job require, what are the duties of the job, answeres may vary

Where to look for a job

100

Name 3 places you can look to find a job.

newspaper, internet, in-person, call

200

What should you search online to find a job?

Jobs in your area, jobs in your training field, part-time/full time jobs

300

Name a job search site?

Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, snagajob

400

What does PT and FT mean in a job ad?

PT (part time work) FT (full time work)

500

What should you do if you see a help wanted sign/ad at a place where you would like to work?

go in and ask for an application

Job Scenerios

100

What would you as the employee do if a customer can't find something?

help them find it

200

What do you do if a customer asks you a question and you can't answer it?

find someone who can answer the question (another co-worker, manager/supervisor)

300

What should you do if you see someone trying to steal something?

Report them to the supervisor/manager, get help to address the problem

400

What should you do if you see a customer fall or get hurt?

make sure they are okay, report it to your supervisor, call 911 if necessary

500

What should you do if your boss is upset with you?

discuss it with them, listen, apologize, and try to do better

Job Skills

100

What skills should you have to do stock or warehousing?

communication, teamwork, attention to detail, shipping/receiving, scanning, ability to lift, problem-solving, physical stamina 

200

What skills would be required to be a cashier?

honest, friendly, helpful, patient, good at counting money, be able to know where things are to inform customers, customer service, communication, multitasking, speed

300

What skills would be required to be a custodian?

skilled in vacuuming, cleaning, mopping, good at following directions, good at working independently

400

What skills would be required to be a cook?

able to cook, cut, have math skills

500

What skills would be required to be a secretary?

organized, able to type, use a computer, able to file (keep up with paperwork), good communication skills (answering the phone)