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TRUE or FALSE: Fast food restaurants are a good example of a business that has a high turnover rate.
TRUE! Restaurants are almost always looking to hire employees due to high turnover rates.
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TRUE or FALSE: It's OK to be picky about your first job because it will likely be your long-term career.
FALSE! Chances are very unlikely you will keep your first job for the remainder of your career.
100
TRUE or FALSE: You never need to practice making change because a cash register will always do that for you.
FALSE! Not all cash registers make change, so it is important to learn this skill.
100
TRUE or FALSE: It's ok to complete a Master Application (also called a Sample Application) in pencil.
TRUE! The Master Application is just for you to use whenever you are filling out real job applications.
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TRUE or FALSE: Placing disability information in your employment portfolio is a good idea in case you need accommodations in the workplace.
TRUE! You may not need to use information about your disability, but it is always helpful to have it just in case.
200
TRUE or FALSE: If a business doesn't hire you right after you interview, you should record this information in your job search log.
TRUE! Your job search log is an ideal place to record all information about your job search, including notes about interviews.
200
TRUE or FALSE: Creating an employment portfolio shows an employer you are organized.
TRUE! Even if you don't pull out any information in front of the employer, just having an employment portfolio makes a positive statement about your organization skills.
200
TRUE or FALSE: Asking to borrow a pen at a potential place of employment to fill out a job application is an example of creating a GOOD first impression.
FALSE! While an employer may not mind letting you use a pen, it is better to bring your own pen to fill out applications because it creates a good first impression about your preparation.
200
Certificates that you have received in school can be included in your awards section of the employment portfolio.
TRUE! Any certificates from school, such as those that recognize your perfect attendance, honor roll membership or other accomplishments should be placed in your employment portfolio.
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TRUE or FALSE: Your resume should be filed under the Work Experience section in your Employment Portfolio.
TRUE!
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What is an EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO?
A binder used to organize you in your job search and provide an employer with a picture of your experiences, accomplishments, skills and education.
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What is a FIRST IMPRESSION?
When a person forms a mental image of you are, upon meeting you for the very first time.
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What is a JOB SEARCH LOG?
A document that helps you keep track of all the events in the job search process.
300
What is a MASTER APPLICATION?
A paper practice application you fill out before you start applying with businesses. HINT: You should keep your master application in your employment portfolio as a reference.
300
What is TURNOVER RATE?
Refers to the rate at which employees leave jobs in a company and are replaced by new hires.
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What is WORK EXPERIENCE?
The knowledge or skills you gain while working in a specific field or job area
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What are the benefits of making and using a MASTER APPLICATION?
By making a master application, you have a document that is ready and easy to reference when filling out real job applications. A master application also makes a good first impression by making you appear prepared.
400
Name 4 pieces of information you would include on a JOB SEARCH LOG.
Date of Application Date of Interview Name of Employer Name of Hiring Manager Date of Call for an Interview Employer Decision Regarding Hire or No Hire
400
Name 4 things you might include in an EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO
* Resume * Master Application * Form W-4 * I-9 Form * Awards certificates * IEP * Volunteer work * References * Copy of state ID * Training experience
400
Why shouldn't you be picky when searching for your first job?
You will probably have many jobs in your life, and your first job in high school is very unlikely to be your last. Remember, you want to build experience and get a job quickly so you can start your work journey.