Interview tips/skills
The Learning Cafe
Purchasing
Emergency
Expensese
100
Is it okay to answer a phone call during an interview?
No
You should also silence or turn off your cellphone during an interview.
100
What is the lunch special on Fridays?
Pizza
100
In Massachusetts, do you have to pay tax at restaurants?
Yes
We almost always have to pay tax for places where they make your food in Massachusetts.
100
In case of an emergency, whom should you call?
911
100
Name one expense that are for fun things, things you want, or things you like to do.
Examples:
Going out to eat, movies, video games, streaming services, concerts, etc.
200
How should you sit during an interview?
C
200
If you are ordering lunch from the Learning Cafe, by what time should you place your lunch order?
9:30am
200
Kyle is buying a can of soda ($1) and a bottle of Powerade ($1.50). How much is total purchase?
$2.50
Soda is $1 and Powerade is $1.50.
$1 + $1.50 = $2.50
200
You are calling 911 and using the Silent 911 procedure.
The 911 operator asks you a question and you need to answer "yes."
What number do you press?
4
200
Name one expense you may have or need for your home/apartment/place to live?
Examples:
Rent, mortgage, electric, heating, water, internet, etc.
300
Eating during an interview is okay, as long as your interviewer says it's okay.
No
300
How much is a large coffee at the Learning Cafe?
$2
300
Kyle wants to buy a can of soda ($1) and a bottle of Powerade ($1.50). He has 10 quarters.
Does he have enough money?
Yes
Soda is $1 and Powerade is $1.50. So for both, you would need $2.50 ($1 + $1.50 = $2.50).
Kyle has 10 quarters. Each quarter is 25 cents or $0.25.
$0.25 x 10 = $2.50
300
You are calling 911 and using the Silent 911 procedure.
The 911 operator asks you a question and you need to answer "no."
What number do you press?
5
300
Name one expense you may have or need for working/going to job.
Examples:
Clothes (for work), bus or train ticket, gas for your car, hygiene items, etc.
400
How should you answer the questions during an interview?
A. Yes or No
B. Full sentences
C. Nod or shake your head
B. Full sentences
400
After washing the dishes at the Learning Cafe, where do the clean dishes go?
In the drying rack.
400
Mr. O is bought three slices of pepperoni pizza.
Each slice costs $2 and he pays for his pizzas with a $20 bill.
How much is his change?
$14
Each slice of pepperoni pizza costs $2. He bought two, so that's $6 ($2 + $2 + &2 = $6 or $2 x 3 = $6)
He used a $20 bill to pay. To get the change, you subtract his purchase ($6) from what he paid ($20).
$20 - $6 = $14
400
You are out riding a bike on a trail with your friend. Your friend trips and falls off his bike. He is now bleeding a lot from his legs and tells you he can't stand up. You call 911 and decide to use the Silent 911 procedure. What number do you need to press?
3
400
Name one expense you may have or need so you can live.
Examples:
Water, food/groceries, medicine, health cost/insurance, etc.
500
What should you bring with your when going to an interview?
Extra copy of your resume
500
You are answering a call at the Learning Cafe. The customer wants to place an order. You ask what they want and when they want it. What else should you ask for?
If they are going to pick it up or they want it delivered.
500
Jeremiah is getting $15 per hour at his work.
During the first week of January, he worked 25 hours.
Before taxes, how much did Jeremiah make?
$375
Jeremiah is paid $15 per hour and he worked 25 hours. So...
$15 x 25 = $375
500
You see your neighbor's house is on fire. You call 911, but you are too nervous to speak so you decide to use the Silent 911 procedure. What number do you need to press?
2
500
Name one expense you may have or need for owning and driving a car.
Examples:
Gas, insurance, repair, maintenance, etc.