Job Skills Jeopardy Game

Applications

100

Name, work experience, education level, phone number, address, references.

Things that you list on an application.

200

Teacher, work supervisor, or any other adult who has seen your work and skills.

Who should you list as a reference?

300

Past jobs, volunteer activities, student leadership, or training experiences.

What can you list under prior experience?

400

Why do applications ask for your work history?

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

500

What skills have you learned from your specific training?

answers vary

Interview

100

Wear nice clothes, such as a suit or nice pants and a button-down shirt, or modest dress.

How should you dress for an interview?

200

5-15 minutes early

When should you arrive to an interview?

300

Clothes that are wrinkled or stained, tank top, flip flops, T-shirts with slogans, shorts or short skirts.

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

400

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

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

500

Typical questions you can ask the interviewer.

What type of attire does the job require?

What are the duties of the job?

What would a typical day be like?

Where to look for a job

100

Name 3 places you can look to find a job?

newspaper, internet, and in person

200

What should you search online to find a job?

Jobs in your area, jobs in your training field

300

indeed.com, careerbuilder.com, craigslist.org, mynevadacounty.com/

What are some websites you can visit to look for or apply for jobs?

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 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

Typical County Jobs

100

I give legal representation in court for people who have been arrested.

Who is a public defender?

200

I work with animals to keep them and our community safe.

What is an animal control officer?

300

I inspect restaurants to be sure they are safe for people to eat in.

Who is a health inspector?

400

I am in charge of ALL other County employees.

Who is the County Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

500

I work with children, art, and literature.

What is a Nevada County Librarian?