Vocabulary
An account used to keep your extra money
Savings Account
A resume is used to show an employer why they should hire you. It gives your employer a look into your work history.
True or false. It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace, so that your work is efficient and professional.
True
True or False. It is a good plan to ask questions of the hiring manager during an interview.
True
When you start a new job, one of the first things that you do is fill out these documents.
Tax Documents
A website or posting that can be used to search for jobs, look at job descriptions, or find company information
Job Board
Should you use the same cover letter for every job application? Why or why not?
You should not. (Accept multiple explanations)
What is the first step to the job application process.
What is a common interview question?
Tell me about yourself, what are your strengths and weaknesses, why do you feel you are qualified for this job etc.
Name one of the seven most common employee benefits.
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, 401k, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Account
A type of skill that can be used in many workplaces. A skill that you can take from one job and use it at another job.
Transferable Skills
Which category does not belong in a resume?
A. Job Experience
B. Education History
C. Hobbies
D. Skills
C. Hobbies
What should you do after you conduct an interview, and a few days pass?
You should send a thank you letter to the hiring manager that you spoke with.
Why do you thin concepts like: a good handshake, proper dress clothes, making eye contact, and using a persons name, are important to the interview process?
They are all part of your first impression, which people remember for a long time. (Also, they are important soft skills to have in general)
Before starting a new job, should you do research on salaries within the role at different companies?
Yes
A plan that can be used if your car fails, you have an illness, you need dental work, or your house floods
Insurance Plan
Briefly describe the purpose of a cover letter.
Accept any answer that clearly states that a cover letter is to explain in paragraph format: 1. Your work experience. 2. Why you would be a good fit for the role.
Name a website or social media platform that may be useful in the job search process.
Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter
If you do not have an immediate answer to an interview question, what should you do?
Take a moment to think about a proper response.
What are two things that you should consider when starting a new job?
Various correct answers.
A payment that you make that changes month by month
Variable Expense
This is usually the first section of your resume.
Education or Work History (Also accept contact information)
When someone says, "The interview begins as soon as you walk into the building," what do they mean?
(Accept various answers, answer should include that every employee could be asked to provide feedback)
What is one way that you can prepare for an interview?
Practice an interview with a friend, write out your answers before the interview, think about the questions that they typically ask in an interview.
If you get two job offers with the same salary offered, what are things that you may consider that would help you choose between the two jobs?
Benefits, location, promotion potential, etc. (Various answers)