Applying for a Job
Interviews
Resumes, Cover Letters, and References
Money Skills
Mystery Questions
100

True or False: You should put your social security number on every application you fill out.

False

100

True or False: It is a good idea to plan and set out your clothes the night before your interview.

True

100

True or False: Your cousin would be a good person to use as a reference.

False. You should not use anyone related to you.

100

How do you say this number? $11,342.87

Eleven thousand three hundred forty-two dollars and eighty-seven cents

100

Following Directions: Stand up, tell everyone your favorite band/musical artist, turn around once, wave to everyone, sit down

(Points awarded if each step is completed in order)

200

What is the website we have looked at where you can find job openings?

200

You have seen the manager at the company you are interviewing with. He is always wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Does this mean it would be appropriate for you to wear jeans a t-shirt to the interview?

No

200

Who should your cover letter be addressed to?

The person doing your interview. If you don't know their name put "Hiring Manager"

200

$1,326.78 What bills and coins are needed to make this amount using the least amount of change?

13-$100s 1-$20 1-$5 1-$1 3-quarters 3-pennies

200

$3,654.89 is ___________ than $3,564.98

More

300

True or False: If there is something you aren't sure about on an application, it is ok to just leave it blank.

False

300

What are 3 of your strengths?

(Answer will vary depending who has this question)

300

Give the names of one person you would use as a personal reference and one person you would use as a professional reference.

(Answer will vary by person)

300

Your current balance is $432.87. You go to the store and buy groceries for $56.74. What is your new balance?

$376.13

300

Traits for Workplace Success: To have morals to do what is right.

Integrity

400

What are 4 things you might find in the personal information section of an application?

First name, middle name, last name, address, phone number, social security number, birth date, email
400

What are 3 things you should not wear to an interview?

Clothes with holes, wrinkled clothes, jeans, tshirts, shorts, tank tops, tight clothing, revealing clothing, clothes with stains, flip flops, etc.

400

How many pages should your resume be?

1, possibly 2 if you have a long job history

400

$321.76 + $264.98 + $419.21  State the total and the bills and coins needed to make this amount using the least amount of change.

$1,005.95  10-$100s 1-$5 3-quarters 2-dimes

400

Income before taxes and deductions

Gross income

500

Where are two places you might find a job application for a specific company?

On their website or at the company

500

If your interview is scheduled for 12:00pm, what time should you arrive?

11:45am-11:50am

500

What should be written at the very bottom of your cover letter?

"Enclosed: Resume"

500

Your current balance is $675.68. You get a paycheck for $432.67 and immediately transfer $100.00 to your savings account. You also pay your phone bill for $50.25. What is your new balance?00000

$1,058.10

500

Name 2 of the types of chemical hazards

Toxic, carcinogenic, irritants, sensitizers, flammable, combustible