Occupations
Finding A Job
Maintaining Your Job
During An Interview
Applications
100
What is the name of the job for someone taking money and giving change to a customer?
Cashier
100
Where is somewhere you can find job postings?
Online, in a newspaper, in a store window, etc.
100
What is a word or phrase that means you work well with others or work well in a team?
Teamwork or team player
100
This is when you should arrive to an interview
Early or on time
100
Sally wants to apply for her first job at a pet store. She loves pets and has walked neighbours' dogs for free every summer in high school. Is she qualified to work at the pet store?
Yes! Sally has experience in a relevant field.
200
What is the name of the job for someone who enforces the law?
Police Officer
200
What is something you need to have when you are looking for a job?
Positive attitude, resume, etc.
200
If you are unsure about a certain rule or policy, you would look here for the answer.
Your boss/supervisor, a colleague, or the employee handbook
200
Something that should not be worn during an interview.
Sweatpants, sweatshirt, dirty shoes, flip flops, wrinkly/dirty clothes, too much make up, too much perfume...etc...
200
Benjamin wrote on his job application that he really doesn't like working with other people. Should he have written this? Why or why not?
Benjamin should not have written this on his application because it is unprofessional. He should keep that information to himself or apply to a job where he can work alone.
300
What is the name of the job for someone who takes photos for weddings, landscapes, portraits, etc.
Photographer
300
Sally loves to paint and in the future she wants to go to fashion school so she can become a designer. Is this a realistic goal for Sally?
Yes!
300
Why is it important to be on time for your job?
Because you want to be responsible, because you don't want to get fired, etc.
300
When speaking during an interview, you should speak like this so your interviewer can understand you.
Slowly and clearly
300
True or false: it is okay to lie on your application
False! You should never lie on an application because you will get caught and get in trouble or fired.
400
What is the name of the job for someone who checks eyes and prescribes glasses?
Eye doctor
400
What is an important document to send to employers when looking for a job?
A resume or cover letter
400
Having a good outlook on work, being happy and positive, and getting along with others are all examples of this.
A positive attitude
400
This is what it is called when you look at your interviewer while you are speaking
Eye contact
400
Name one thing that goes on your resume
Previous jobs, schooling, extracurriculars, etc.
500
What is the name of the job for someone who performs brain surgery?
Brain surgeon
500
What is the word for someone you put on your resume who your new boss can call to see if you are a good worker?
A reference
500
What are three examples of maintaining proper hygiene for work?
Showering daily, brushing teeth, brushing hair, washing clothes, etc.
500
Billy is at his job interview and he says he hated his last job because his boss was too strict. Should Billy have said this? Why or why not?
Billy should not say this because you should never talk bad about an old job or boss--it makes you look unprofessional.
500
Madison thinks it's a good idea to put on her application that she really needs money so the boss should hire her right away. Should she have done this? Why or why not?
Madison should not have done this. It is unprofessional and shows the boss that you don't care about the job--you just want the money.