Job Searches
Education
Housing
Resumes and Cover Letter
Job Preparation/ Applications
100

What are job search engines to look up jobs? 

Indeed, Mass Hire, Linkedin, Glasssdoor, Company Websites, Monster, Etc. 

100

What is the grant that is offered to individual's as assistance who were previously incarcerated

Pell Grant

100
What are three reasons a landlord may be able to legally evict you? 

Owing rent Making or selling an illegal drug You often pay your rent late You or your guest caused damage or serious problems for your landlord or other tenants Your landlord wants to tear down the building or use it for something else

100
What is a vital starting point to a resume? 

An objective statement

100

What time should you arrive at an interview

five to fifteen minutes before your scheduled interview time. 

200

What is a techniques that is consistently rated as the most productive way to find work. 

Networking 

200

What is the equivilant to a high school diplomas

GED 

200

What are the 3 ways to apply for subsidized housing? 

You can apply in person, online, or by paper application (mail/fax)

200

Along with your resume, this could be included when applying for a job that is above entry level.

A cover letter 

200
Why is it important to be honest on a job application? 

it is a legal document 

300

What are three different way's to find a job? 

Online 

Networking 

Employment Offices 

Phone Calls 


300

What is an alternative to university 


Trade 

Licensures 

300

What are the charges that disallows application for Section 8 

Circumstantial

300
What is the recommended number of pages for a resume 

one. if it exceeds more than 1, ensure that the second page is full. 

300

What is one good example for leaving a place of employment? 

I desired a more challenging position. I had an option for a better job. I desired a job that was a better fit for my skills and qualifications. I became self-employed. There was a general lay off due to an economic downturn. I returned to school to upgrade my skills.

400

What is the instance in which you schedule a time to meet with an employer and ask them questions about their company, what skills they look for, and what the work atmosphere is like? 

an informational interview 

400

What is the form that you fill out for aid / how many times do you have to fill out 

FAFSA 


400

What are some of the need based programs for housing 

RAFT, Mass Rehab, Hope House, Francis House, Section 8, Voucher, etc. 

400

What should not be included in your resume 

I-statement

Home Addresses 

A picture of yourself 

Large Sentances

400

What are two words that you should avoid using when explaining why you left your previous place of employment? 

Quit or fired

500

If you decide to apply for a job and it does not apply to you, do you fill in the space? 

Yes, you place N/A because it shows that you read the question. 

500

What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans ? 

Subsidized is available for need based whereas, unsubsidized is available for everyone. 

500

How frequent do property managers have to supply vouchered / section 98 housing in their building? 

Every other floor. 

500
When describing your skills and accomplishments on a resume, each bullet point should start with what? 

A past tense verb. 

500

What are two examples of topics that you should avoid talking about during an interview? 

Family Issues, Politics, Religion, and Salary