Job Application
Name 3 things that are on a job application.
- Personal information
- Past work experience
- Availability (days and times you can work)
- Interests and hobbies
- Strengths and weaknesses
- References
How early should you show up to an interview?
10-15 minutes before your scheduled time
When bagging groceries what should you keep out of the bag?
Large handled items such as milk jugs and water jugs.
Should you use a pen or pencil to fill out a job application?
Pen. This looks more professional.
True or False: You do NOT need to ask someone to be a reference for you.
False. You should always check with the person BEFORE you put them down as a reference to make sure that it is okay.
What should you know before you arrive at the interview?
- The location and time of your interview
- When you are available to start
- The name of the interviewer
- Some information about the company
- The position you are applying for
- Questions you want to ask the interviewer
What items should you make sure you put in a separate bag from food?
Cleaning supplies
What was this weeks ASL word?
I am hardworking.
True or False: It is okay to lie about something if it makes you sound better.
False. You should never lie about something on a job application.
You are asked "What hours are you available?" and you reply with "Afternoons, because I like to sleep late". Is this an appropriate answer?
No. This tells the employer that you are lazy.
True or False: Heavy items can go anywhere in the bag as long as you space them out.
False. Heavy items should go on the bottom so they do not crush or squish other items.
What was the dress code for Talbots from the interview we watched?
Business casual. Dress pants, dressed-up jeans, button down tops, skirts and dresses.
No: spaghetti straps, open back shoes, off the shoulder/strapless tops, short skirts or dresses.
True or False: You should double check your application before sending it to make sure that you did not miss any questions or have any spelling mistakes.
True. You want your application to look as professional as possible.
True or False: It is okay to chew gum during an interview if the gum is minty fresh.
False. Chewing gum can be distracting for you and the interviewer.
Name 3 skills that a grocery bagger would need.
- Organization
- Good communication
- Time management
- Sociable
- Polite
- Knowledge of food storage
What is the difference between a group interview and a 1:1 interview?
Group interview looks at multiple candidates at once. May focus more on scenarios/performance.
1:1 interviews are more personal. May focus more on skills and strengths.
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, what should you put?
N/A (not applicable)
Name 6 things that you should/should not wear to a job interview.
- Clean clothes (no stains)
- Ironed clothes
- Pant suits
- Button up shirt
- No revealing clothing (bra straps or underwear)
- No sweatpants
- No ripped clothing
- No pajamas
- Try not to wear anything bright or flashy
Place these items starting with what you would put on the bottom of the bag all the way to the last item you would put on the top of the bag: cans of soup, eggs, box of cereal, bananas, cake mix, loaf of bread.
Cans of soup, box of cereal and cake mix, bananas, eggs, loaf of bread.
What is something nice/respectful you could do after an interview?
Send a thank you note/email to the person who interviewed.
Follow up with them and thank them for the opportunity.
After a few days/week, reach out to follow up about next steps.