Yes or No
Coworkers
The Job Application
The Job Interview
Conflict Resolution
Taking Care of Business
100

It's okay to come to work 5 minutes late a couple of times a week. 

No, you should be on time each and every day. 

100

Yes or no: Coworker means "other people you work with"

Yes
100

Is it ok to leave blank spaces on a job application. 

No, you should try to answer each question. If something doesn't apply to you, you can mark it N/A.

100

For a job interview, you should look like you normally do (jeans, t-shirt, baseball cap).

False, you should dress professionally - nice pants and shirt/tie, comb/brush hair, good hygiene

100

Joey is supposed to be at work at 8:30 each day, but regularly shows up between 8:45 or 8:50. Lucy notices that when she is scheduled to work with Joey, she has to do extra work to make up for Joey being late. Do you think Joey is punctual? Is this something that Lucy should mention to their boss?

Joey is not punctual, he does not show up on time.

100

The internet is down at your home, and it will take a few days to get it fixed.  Where can you go for free internet access? 

Library, a school, some parking lots in public places. 

200

Calling in sick because it's a nice day and you want to be outside. 

No! You can't skip work just because you feel like it.

200

Explain who is the "employer" and who is the "employee"

The employer is the boss of the employee/worker (me).

200

What are the steps of applying for a job?

Look for a job, complete an application, submit it/apply, wait for a call, schedule an interview

200

You should arrive at your job interview one hour early.

No. Unless you are asked to be there that early, 5-15 minutes is acceptable.

200

Jerome stocks the shelves at Giant Eagle. He sometimes has a hard time finding where the cottage cheese and bacon should go, so he just puts them in the fridge section wherever he finds room, since he knows they should be cold. Is this the best way to handle this problem?

No, he could ask another coworker or his boss for help.

200

When you go out on a date, what are a few things you should take with you? 

phone, wallet, some money, breath mints, something your date might like 

300

Making a personal phone call only during your break time. 

Yes. Only during your break and in an area that is private. 

300

If a coworker is having trouble with personal issues, you should sympathize briefly, but not get involved.

Yes

300

An acceptable answer to the question "What hours are you available" would be "afternoons, because I like to sleep late."

No. This tells the employer that you are lazy. You should state your available times that you would be able to get to work.

300

The interview is an excellent time for you to ask questions also.

Yes, it is good to be prepared with a few questions about the company/job to ask the interviewer to show you are interested.

300

Josh really wants to make a friend at work and decides that Beverly, his coworker, is a nice person. Each day, Josh comes up with a new question to ask Beverly, such as "How many boyfriends have you had?" and "What video games do you like to play?" One day, Beverly tells Josh that she needs to focus on working and can't talk to him. What did Josh do wrong?

Josh is talking to his coworker too much while at work. He is getting too personal and distracting his coworker.

300

What should you do if you have a fever and a cough

Rest, drink plenty of healthy liquids, see a doctor if your fever is over 102 for more than 3 days, make a doctor appointment, stay home from work and school 

400

Clocking in 15 minutes early and staying beyond your shift to finish all your work without approval from your boss.

No, you should only work the amount of time you are assigned for unless your boss has asked you to work extra hours. 

400

My coworkers/job coach can be my friends outside of work, but on the job, we should keep conversations brief.

True!

400

What would be important to list under "experience"?

Previous work experience/job placements and volunteer opportunities

400

It is ok to bring your girlfriend or boyfriend to a job interview.

Nope!

400

Luke finds out that there is an awesome concert happening tonight in Greensburg! He is so excited, but then realizes he is scheduled to work. He decides to call his boss and tell him he is sick. Why is it wrong for Luke to do this?

Luke is lying! You should only call off the same day if you are really sick and can't work. If you would like to request off, you have to do so in advance.

400

Name 4 types of exercise

jogging, lifting weights, pickleball, basketball, walking, aerobics, jumping jacks, kickboxing, soccer, frisbee... 

500

Punching in or clocking in for your co-worker because they are running late. 

No. Each person should clock in and out each day for their own shift.

500

If you have a small disagreement with a co-worker, you should immediately go to your boss and discuss it with him/her.

No. You should try and work the problem out with your co-worker first. 

500

It's okay to put your mom or dad on your application as a reference.


False, a reference should NOT be a family member. 

500

It's important to say thank you before you leave your job interview.

Yes! Sometimes a follow-up email thanking the person for the interview is a good idea too.

500
You get your schedule every two weeks. Last week, you noticed you were scheduled for 5 less hours. This week, your hours have decreased by 10 hours! Your coworker Melinda notices the issue and suggests that you demand your boss to fix the schedule or you should quit! Is she right? What do you think you should do?

NO! Melinda is wrong. You should not demand your boss. You should point out to your boss that you noticed the change and wanted to discuss it with her. Make it clear that you want to work the hours and hope that in the future you can go back to your normal hours.

500

You need a white shirt for your new job. You don't have enough money to buy a brand new one. Where can you go to get a shirt at a discounted price? You cannot wait, your first day is tomorrow. 

Thrift Store, Salvation Army, Consignment Shop