Applications
Name 2 things you have to put on an application.
name, date of birth, phone number, social security number, address, references
When should you arrive to an interview?
5-15 minutes early.
True/False: It is best to only apply for one job at a time?
FALSE
What are interview appropriate clothes?
dress shirt, slacks, dress pants, clean shoes, clean socks, tucked shirt.
True/False: Professionalism means conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
TRUE
Who should you list as a reference
References may include: coaches, community members, teachers or any other adult who has seen your work and skills.
What type of body language should you have during an interview?
sit up straight, feet on the floor, eye contact.
The minimum age one can be hired in the US is:
A. 10
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
B. 14
What does PT and FT mean in a job ad?
PT (part time work) FT (full time work)
If you are planning on leaving your job, you should give your employer __________ notice.
2 weeks
What can you put under prior experience?
past jobs or volunteer activities
What should you do at the end of an interview?
stand and say thank you to the interviewer and shake his or her hand.
When school is out, 16-17 year olds can work up to __ hours a week?
48
Name a job search site
(answers vary)
Which response is appropriate for answering the phone at work?
A. Yo, what's up?
B. Hey. How's it going?
C. Good afternoon. How may I assist you?
D. Hold on a minute.
C. Good afternoon. How may I assist you?
True or false: its okay to exaggerate or not be truthful on an application?
FALSE.
What is a possible question you could ask the interviewer?
what type of attire does the job require, what are the duties of the job (answers may vary)
How much is minimum wage in Texas?
$7.25 per hour
What does the word qualification mean?
Qualification means to fit the needs for a particular position or task.
Which of the following is not a trait of a successful worker?
A. arrives to work on time
B. complains about boss to coworkers
C. tells the truth
D. admits mistakes
B. complains about boss to coworkers
There are many differnt ways of finding out about a job. Name one way.
Help wanted ads, online job search, word of mouth
What are 2 questions you can expect to be asked at an interview?
Tell me about yourself? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What makes you qualified for the job? (answers vary)
True/False: You should always get permission to use someone as a reference?
TRUE
What is a resume?
A resume is a piece of paper with important information about a person.
Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.
greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions