15 questions
If you personally go into a business to pick up a job application,
it doesn't matter how you look or dress
dress professionally or appropriately for the job
go in with a friend for moral support
have a friend go in for you.
When picking up or dropping off an application, if you get an opportunity you should:
introduce yourself to the manager
try not to interrupt anyone
not bother the manager
When completing an application, you will want to
fold it neatly and place in your pocket until you can fill it out
use pencil and fill out quickly
use black or blue ink and be neat
staple your picture to it before turning it back in
In the section of the job application that asks when you are available to work, you will want to:
just leave it blank
make sure to clearly list the time(s) and day(s) that you are available
say "whenever is fine"
say "it doesn't matter"
A reference can be
anyone that knows you
your parents
some one that has knowledge of your work habits and character
your friends
On a job application, employers may ask about special skills; this section
can be left blank
should be completed only if you have work experience
is important and can make you standout, if the right skills are written
An easy way to have your application put into the "NO" pile is to:
not spell check your application
use pencil and have many errors
have a lot of scribbles
all of the above
A resume is
a summary of one's background, work experience and accomplishments
a summary of one's work experience
a list of everything a person has done
a list of what a person can do for a company
What is the purpose of a resume?
to get you an interview
to get you a job
to show off your accomplishments
What should you include on your resume?
your birthdate
social security number
photograph of yourself
contact information
On your resume, is it ok to list your reason for leaving previous jobs?
yes
no
When beginning an interview, the first thing you should do is
shake the interviewers hand
introduce yourself and shake the interviewers hand
walk in and sit where instructed
turn your phone off
How should you dress for an interview?
jeans and t-shirt, t-shirt tucked in
always wear a business suit
dress as an employee would, but a step nicer
wear a shirt with the company's logo on it
When the interview is over, what is the last thing you should do before leaving?
Shake the interviewers hand
make sure the interviewer has a copy of your resume
ask what the starting salary will be
shake the interviewers hand and thank them for their time
Why do companies ask "why do you want to work here?"
to see how much money you want to earn
to see if you have any technical skills
to see what you know about the company
to try to fluster you