Interviews
Name one thing you can do to learn about an employer before an interview
What is visit its website, read the job posting or research its products and services.
What document summarizes your education, experience and skills for an employer
What is a resume
Arriving when your shift begins (or few minutes before) shows this soft skill?
What is punctuality or time management
Which is a hard skill: operating a cash register or having a positive attitude?
What is operating a cash register.
What is a budget
What is a plan for how you will save and spend your money.
An interviewer ask, "What is one of your strengths?" What should you include along with naming the strength?
What is a specific example of how you have used it.
ex. One of my strengths is reliability. For a group project, I finished my part before the due date and attended every group meeting. My teammates knew they could count on me.
Before submitting an application, you should check it for these mistakes
What are spelling errors, incorrect information, or unanswered questions.
Looking at someone speaking, avoiding interruptions, and asking questions shows this communication skill
What is active listening
Typing a document, sending an email, and using a spreadsheet are examples of this hard skill.
What is computer or digital skills
What is minimum wage in Massachusetts?
What is $15 per hour
You have never had a paid job. Name 2 other experiences you can discuss to show your skills?
What are school projects, volunteering, clubs, sports, caregiving or chores.
An application asks for a reference. What is this and what should you do before listing someone?
What is someone who can speak about your skills or reliability; Ask their permission first!
Your supervisor gives you directions that you do not understand. What should you do?
Name a hard skill that a restaurant worker might need
What are cooking/following a recipe, using a food thermometer, operating a dish washer, operating a cash register, entering orders....
Your paycheck lists gross and net pay. What is the amount you actually receive?
What is net pay.
Answers vary but should describe the situation, what you did and the result. ex: My family needed to clean up before a party. We made a list and divided the chores. I vacuumed and set the table and together we finished before guests arrived.
Example: Worked with 3 classmates to research a topic, divide responsibilities and deliver a presentation by the deadline.
You disagree with a coworker about how to complete a task. Name 2 ways to handle it professionally.
What are stay calm, explain respectfully, seek a solution, or ask a supervisor for help if needed.
A job requires computer skills (ex: creating spreadsheets) that you do not have. Name 2 ways you could learn them.
What is take a class, watch YouTube video, practice, use AI or ask for training.
Name 2 deductions that you might see on your paycheck
What are federal or state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance or retirement contributions?
An interviewer asks, "What is one of your weaknesses?"
An application asks for work experience, but you have never had a paid job. What is an honest way to show relevant experience?
What is include clearly labeled volunteer, school or community experiences. Do not lie or make up a job that you did not do!
You are finishing a task when your supervisor changes the priority. How can you demonstrate flexibility and time management?
A cashier's register stops working. A customer's total is $13.75 and they pay with $20. What hard skill would you use and how much change would you give them?
What is a W-2 form, and why should you keep it?
What is a form your employer provides that shows your annual earnings and taxes withheld. You use it to file your tax return.