WorksheetsFinding and Keeping a Job In The USA
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of resume is suitable for people who are just entering the workforce?
a)
Entry-level
b)
Chronological
c)
Professional
d)
Contemporary
2.
For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant?
a)
applicant has a disability
b)
applicant is over 55 years of age
c)
applicant's nationality is not American
d)
applicant is not able to do the job or meet hours requires
3.
What is it called when an employer and an applicant meet to discuss the job opening?
a)
a cover letter
b)
an application
c)
an interview
d)
a resume
4.
When should an applicant arrive for an interview?
a)
At the scheduled time
b)
10 minutes early
c)
20 minutes early
d)
5 minutes late because things always run late
5.
What should be at the top of your resume?
a)
The job you are seeking.
b)
Your contact information
c)
Your work experience
d)
Your references
6.
When you are going to be late for work what should you do?
a)
Call or speak to your boss
b)
Make up an excuse
c)
Pretend to be sick
d)
Speed to work
7.
How many hours are in a traditional work week?
a)
35
b)
40
c)
45
d)
25
8.
Which one can they ask you in an interview?
a)
Are you a US citizen?
b)
Are you married?
c)
Are you legally allowed to work in the US?
d)
How much do you weigh?
9.
What does PTO stand for?
a)
Parents' Time Out
b)
Paid Time Off
c)
Pink Turtle Outfits
d)
Paid Time Outside
10.
When do you get overtime?
a)
Whenever you want
b)
Only on Tuesday
c)
When you work on the weekends
d)
When you work more than 40 hours in a week
11.
What should you always include with a resume?
a)
Your birth certificate
b)
Your photo
c)
A business card
d)
A cover letter
12.
What is the best way to find a job?
a)
Networking
b)
The internet
c)
The newspaper
d)
From your school
13.
Which of these is a work benefit?
a)
A paycheck
b)
Health Insurance
c)
Safety Equipment
d)
A nice boss
14.
Which of these is a common workplace injury?
a)
Whiplash
b)
Broken Toes
c)
Bronchitis
d)
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
15.
What kind of skills might you need to work in an office?
a)
Know how to type
b)
Know how to use power tools
c)
Know how to paint walls
d)
Know how to take care of children
16.
Which person would most likely get the job?
a)
Someone who is always late
b)
Someone who takes classes to get better at their job
c)
Someone who complains to their co-workers
d)
Someone who only does the minimum work
17.
What should you NOT say/ask at an interview?
a)
Does your company offer training?
b)
Is there room to move up in the company?
c)
Do I get a lot of breaks?
d)
How will you know if I am doing a good job?
18.
What is it called when an employer and an applicant meet to discuss the job opening?
a)
a cover letter
b)
an application
c)
an interview
d)
a resume
19.
Which of the following shows that you are responsibile?
a)
Lying about a mistake
b)
Taking long lunch breaks
c)
Admitting to a mistake
d)
Not doing work until very late
20.
What color are your teacher's shoes today?
a)
White
b)
Black
c)
Blue
d)
Brown
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