30 questions
It is best to arrive for an interview
five to 10 minutes early
exactly on time
just a little late
whenever you get there
Go to an interview ______________.
with a friend
with a parent
with whoever you want
by yourself
To hide nervousness, _______________.
do your best to be relaxed
smoke
chew gum
sing or hum
If you do not know the answer to a question, __________.
admit it
fake it
try to change the subject
lie
If you were fired from another job, and the interviewer asks why, ________________.
lie about it
try to change the subject
admit the fact and explain
tell them the boss stunk
Self Advocating is... (pick all that apply)
finding your strengths.
knowing what you need help with.
failing a test.
asking others to help you.
When you're confused by something, it's best to ask for help.
True
False
One example of self-advocating is...
asking for more time on a test.
getting mad at the teacher.
blaming a bad grade on someone else.
Asking for help can be hard because you think you don't need help.
True
False
If you DON'T ask for any help you often score high on tests.
True
False
Everyone has the same strengths and weaknesses.
True
False
If you are working hard, people are more likely to help you.
True
False
What is self-advocacy?
Being able to smile at others
Being able to tell others what you need in the classroom to be successful
Being able to tell time
Being able to show what you have learned
Which of the following is NOT an example of self-advocacy?
Telling the teacher “I need a calculator for my math test.”
Highlighting my notes will help me understand the material.
Laying my head down on my desk when I don’t understand a math problem.
Recording the teacher’s lecture to make sure I get all the notes
A binder used to organize you in your job search and provide an employer with a picture of your experiences,
Efficient
Employment Portfolio
. It is okay to use your cell phone before the interview while you are waiting for the hiring manager.
T
F
When an employee of a business suggests to that business that they hire someone they know.
Advocate
Network
Employee Referral
It is a good idea to go into the business and ask for the hiring manager about 15-20 minutes before your interview.
F
T
Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Indifferent
Efficient
Discrimination