Finding a Job/Getting a Job/Growing Your Skills

A job description typically contains:

• The name of the supervisor

• A description of the job's responsibilities

• The specific career path for an individual starting with the company in this position

• The exact hours that a person in this job works each work

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which agency is responsible for implementing laws and regulations to protect employees?

• The EEOC

• The ADA

• The FLSA

What's the term for a very brief speech that you can use to sell yourself to people you meet?

• A job post

• A keynote speech

• An elevator pitch

• A sales presentation

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When describing your skills and experiences, it's important to:

• Begin sentences with "I did. . ."

• Use action verbs.

• Use sentences directly from the job description.

• Use the names of your coworkers.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

If you have a job interview scheduled for 1:00 PM, when's the best time to arrive at the store where you're being interviewed?

• 1:00 PM

• 12:30 PM

• 12:45 PM

• 12:59 PM

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

What's the standard method to use to thank an interviewer after the interview?

• Via email

• Via text messages

• Via phone call

• By sending a card in the mail

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following comments would be inappropriate in a social media post?

• Retail friends: "I'm looking for a sales associate position, so if you know anyone, feel free to mention me!"

• Joe, send me your demo reel and I'll talk to my producer friend about you.

• Quit my job today! No more being exploited and unappreciated!

• Thanks to Walgreens for filling my prescriptions so quickly!

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Which of the following is not typically counted as "compensation" that an employee received?

• Hourly pay

• Free coffee in the break room

• Bonus pay

• Sales commisions

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following phrases is an example of positive feedback given to an employee?

• "Julie, your productivity scores are very low and need to improve."

• "Max, you need to start showing up on time."

• "Phil, you've really improved your stocking speed."

• "Emily, you have so much potential."

The term for someone who is considered to be a supportive, reliable part of a group is:

• Team player

• Team member

• Teammate

• Team leader

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4