HSF Employability Readiness Study Guide

Nora, a lively medical assistant, is always finding creative ways to keep every corner of the medical practice sparkling clean. Which personal trait does her behavior highlight?

• Patience

• Willingness to learn

• Enthusiasm

• Self-motivation

Imagine you're about to meet the legendary interviewer, Avery, who holds the key to your dream job. What should you do FIRST when you meet Avery?

• Greet Avery by name and shake hands

• Remain standing until Avery tells you to sit down

• Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor

• Wait for Avery to speak first

Imagine you're heading to a job interview, and you can only bring one thing with you. What or who would you choose to accompany you?

• A copy of your answers to typical interview questions

• A copy of your resume

• There is no need to take anything

• Your best friend, Charlotte

Luna is updating her resume for a job application. What section should she definitely include to impress her potential employers?

• Hobbies

• Long-range plans

• Names and addresses of references

• Work experience

Imagine you're Ava, Harper, or Avery, walking into a job interview. What's the best way to make a great impression?

• Chew gum like it's a secret talent show

• Frequently push the hair back from your eyes like a dramatic movie star

• Giggle at every question like it's a comedy show

• Smile warmly and confidently

David has a 10:00 am interview at the hospital in the personnel department. He wants to make sure he arrives on time, but he also loves his morning coffee ritual. If it takes exactly 20 minutes to travel from his home to the hospital parking lot, when should David leave his home to enjoy his coffee and still make it to the interview on time?

• 9:10 am

• 9:25 am

• 9:35 am

• 9:40 am

You are applying for a job as a receptionist at a health club. Which of your personal skills would you want to list in the “Skills” section of your resume?

• Applying hot and cold applications

• Completing insurance forms

• Proficient using Word, Access and Excel

• Skilled player of basketball and softball

Imagine you're Samuel, Aria, or Aiden, heading to a big interview for your dream job. What outfit will make you shine?

• A. A white clinical uniform

• B. Business casual attire

• C. Professional business attire

• D. Scrubs

The Healthcare applicant brings a printed list of their references to a job interview. For the reference below, what did the applicant do wrong? Dr. Patrick Heart, Family Practice, Woods Clinic 334 Main Street Flint, MI (888)765 765-7654

• Should have included Dr. Heart’s specialty

• Should have spelled out the state name

• The zip code is missing

• Words like “Street” should be abbreviated

Imagine you're all set for your big interview, looking sharp and feeling confident. Your friend Kai offers you a ride, but there's a catch - Kai loves to smoke in the car. Why might this be a problem?

• Breathing in smoke will give you a sore throat

• The ashes could get on your clothes and ruin your appearance

• The interviewer will think you are lying when you say you do not smoke

• Your clothes will have an odor of cigarette smoke