FIT Career Training Review

After an interview, how long should you wait before following up again?

• 24 hours

• 2-3 days

• One week

• two weeks

Answer explanation

Keep in mind that employers may receive lots of applications for each position, and they may be interviewing several candidates. Always be polite and professional in your follow up interactions.

What is an example of an unprofessional email address?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

Answer explanation

Do you have a professional email yet? Time to create one using your first and last name! Gmail is a free and easy one to use. It is recommended to avoid using your birthdate in your email. Instead, try using your first, middle, or last initial-- get your username as close as possible to your actual name.

When going in for an interview, when should you arrive?

• 10-15 minutes early

• 30 minutes early

• Right at the scheduled time

Answer explanation

Look up directions in advance and allow extra time to make sure you're not rushed! Remember to allow extra time to find parking and find the actual office within the building.

Being dependable means: (select all that apply)

• Showing up on time

• Being reliable

• Slacking off

• Getting your work done

During the interview don’t forget to do the following during the process: (select all that apply)

• Dress properly

• Shake their hand

• Send a thank you note

• Listen and don’t ask questions

Answer explanation

Tip: Write down 2-3 questions to ask in advance of the interview. Then when the interview asks if you have questions, you'll be ready. A good one to ask is, "what does it look like when someone does this job with excellence? what do you consider the most important qualities of a team member in this position?"

Good listening looks like:  (select all that apply)

• Summarizing

• Asking for clarification

• Not interrupting

• Nodding

• Not staring at your cell phone or having air pods in during an interview

If you have no work experience what can you put on your resume? (select all that apply)

• Likes and dislikes

• ProStart (Culinary Academy experience)

• School activities

• Volunteer work

Other information maybe asked for when filling out a job application. (select all that apply)

• Reason for leaving previous job

• Are you eligible to work in the US

• Starting and ending pay

• Ever convicted of a felony

Answer explanation

Tip: Different states may have different rules about what can be asked on an application. Some employers are required to list salary ranges for positions, depending on the state!

There are several competencies and skills that make you more promotable. One is having confidence, select the others that also make you more promotable. (select all that apply)

• Follow-through

• Initiative

• Being able to move fast

• Ability to motivate others

Answer explanation

But...working fast IS super important in a restaurant kitchen. However just working fast may not get you promoted, you must also have other qualities important to the organization.

What makes a great team member: (select all that apply)

• Communication

• OK attitude

• Willingness to learn

• Dependability