Working
as a
Team
as a
Team
What should you do when a teammate is speaking?
Listen and let them finish
What does “full name” mean on a job application?
Your first and last name, plus your middle name if requested.
What kind of clothing should you wear to a job interview?
Clean, neat clothing appropriate for the job.
The interviewer asks, “Tell me about yourself.” Name one appropriate thing to share.
A skill, interest, school experience, or work experience related to the job.
You do not understand a work instruction. What should you do?
Ask your supervisor to explain it.
Your team has a large job to complete. How can you share the work?
Divide the tasks among team members
What does “availability” mean on a job application?
The days and times you can work.
What should you learn about the business before your interview?
What it does or sells and what the job involves.
The interviewer asks, “What is one of your strengths?” Give an example.
“I am dependable. I arrive on time and complete my tasks.”
You make a mistake at work. What should you do?
Tell the appropriate person and help correct it.
You finish your task, but your teammates are still working. What should you do?
Offer to help.
You have never had a paid job. What other experiences could you include?
Volunteer work, school responsibilities, or other relevant experience.
Your interview starts at 10:00 a.m. You want to arrive ten minutes early. What time should you arrive?
9:50 a.m.
How could you answer, “Why do you want this job?”
“I enjoy helping people and want to develop my customer service skills.”
A customer asks a question you cannot answer. What should you do?
Ask a coworker or supervisor for help.
Two teammates disagree about how to complete a task. What should they do?
Listen to each other and calmly discuss a solution.
Who could you ask to be a reference if you have never had a job?
A teacher, coach, or volunteer supervisor who knows your work habits. Ask their permission first.
What should you do with your phone before the interview begins?
Silence it and put it away.
The interviewer asks about a skill you are still improving. How could you answer?
Name the skill and explain what you are doing to improve it.
A coworker asks you to do something unsafe. What should you do?
Stop and ask your supervisor for guidance.
Your team has three tasks left and only ten minutes. What should the team do?
Decide which tasks are most important, divide the work, and communicate.
Before submitting an application, what three things should you check?
That the information is accurate, required sections are complete, and spelling is correct.
Your ride cancels shortly before your interview. What should you do?
Try to arrange another ride and promptly contact the employer if you may be late.
The interviewer says, “Tell me about a time you worked with a team.” What should your answer include?
The task, what you did to help, and how it turned out.
Your supervisor gives you a new task while you are finishing another assignment. What should you ask?
“Which task should I complete first?”