Work Skills
This is something that is important in all jobs -- it can be talking or non verbal
What is communication
Put home phone number and/or cell phone number
What is if you have both phones, you should list both phones, as you want them to be able to contact you
Resume and references
What is you should bring these two things with you on an interview (several copies)
Teamwork
What is -- yes! It is important to have great teamwork with your co-workers. That way, if you get a job that is difficult, you can work through the job faster together.
Should you be dishonest
What is no, you should not be dishonest with your employer. It is important that you are always honest and tell the truth.
This means to go above and beyond your job responsibilities and do a little bit more
What is takes initiative
List your full address (including house/apartment number, name of street, city or town, zip code). Yes or no?
What is yes. Once again, you want potential employers to be able to find you should they want to offer you a job.
Questions
What is yes, you should prepare to ask at least one question at the end of your interview to show that you are interested in the position.
Organization
What is yes, it is important to be organized in your work environment. If you are not very organized, you may miss an important part of the job and not do a complete job.
Get feedback from your employer
What is yes, you should expect feedback from your employer. In fact, you probably will get a yearly (or sometimes twice a year) review of how you did working and with expectations they have.
This means to get along with others when you are working
What is cooperates with others
List college (if you haven't started attending)
What is no, you should only list the schools you have attended or are currently attending.
Nice clothing or jeans and a t-shirt
What is nice clothing. You should dress appropriately for an interview -- nice shirt and pants and appropriate footwear.
Calling in sick
What is yes, you should only call in sick when you are truly sick. If you wake up with a slight headache, but feel well otherwise, perhaps you should just take some Tylenol and get to work. Remember, employers are counting on you to be there every day. When you are not there, someone else has to "fill in" for you.
Should there be employer training
What is yes, most employers will provide the employee with some training to do their job. Sometimes this training is by following around another employee and watching them do the job. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something.
This means that you are on time and will call if you are going to be late
What is attendance and punctuality
For references -- you can list your Uncle who you worked with over the summer
What is no. References should NOT be family. References should be someone not related to you (examples of good references may be teachers or counselors if you are still in school or former co-workers or friends if you have a job or have had a job)
Mention Skills and Experience
What is yes, you should mention BOTH your skills and your experience. Remember, you are trying to "sell" yourself to a potentional employer.
Is communication important
What is communication is extremely important in all parts of your life, but especially on the job. If you do not like how something is being worked out, it is important that you speak to your supervisor and let them know your concerns. You may still have to do it the way it is, but the supervisor may be flexible and allow changes to help you out.
Are there company policies and employee expectations
What is yes, there are company policies that you need to read and understand. There are also employee expectations that you should know and understand. It is important to know both of these, as you could get fired if you do not follow either of these.
This means that you can take direction from someone above you and listen to them to do your job
What is response to supervision
List skills you have
What is yes, you should list any and all skills you have. Examples are: typing, computer, communication
Thank you card or email
What is either one is fine to send. It is important that you thank them for their time. If the employer is hiring quickly, though, it may make more sense to send an email (which can be a quicker thing to send).
Motivation -- why
What is yes, motivation is very important. Your employer wants to know that you are motivated to come to work and do a great job. If they see that you are not as motivated as another employee, you may not get a promotion that they are thinking of giving you.
Can you work in an unsafe environment
What is no, it is not OK to have to work in an unsafe environment. Every employee is supposed to feel safe in their work environment. If you do not, you need to report this to your supervisor or personnel.