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WorksheetsFinding Work/Job Application
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 12mins
Select job(s) that can be done by someone younger than 14 years old.
mowing lawns
fast food work
Kroger bagger
babysitting
Employers value many skills in their employees; which one is NOT a valued skill
working well with others
being organized
leadership abilities
being late to work
There are many TYPES of WORK SCHEDULES you can do as a teenager. Which one is most likely NOT an option for you in High School?
full time
part time
self-employment
volunteering
There is no reason to do any kind of work without getting paid; it's a waste of your time.
TRUE
FALSE
What does it mean if you are paid a WAGE at your job?
you will be paid once a week
you will not be paid for your work you do
you will be paid the same amount no matter how much you work
you are paid a set amount for every hour that you work
What does it mean if you are paid a SALARY at your job?
you are just volunteering, so no pay is expected
you get paid by the number of hours you work
you are paid a set amount annually (yearly)
your pay will depend on the sales you make
It is ALWAYS better to be paid a salary instead of a wage when working.
TRUE
FALSE
Which one is NOT a type of Self-Employment.
Intern
Gig Worker
Freelance Worker
Business Owner
Which part-time job is probably not best for a High School student?
Dog Walker
Lifeguard
Construction Worker
Babysitter
It's okay to tell little fibs on a job application; employers expect you to embellish a bit.
TRUE
FALSE
When filling in your Employment History (on a Job Application), you should list...
them in any order, doesn't really matter
them in order from your most favorite to your least favorite
your most current job first
only your first job
You don't need to list any internships or volunteering in your Employment History; they just want paid positions.
TRUE
FALSE
When choosing Personal References, it is best NOT to choose...
teachers
relatives
former employers
neighbors
If you cannot fill in areas on a Job Application, it is best to write "not applicable" instead of leaving it blank.
TRUE
FALSE
Before you click "send" (or turn in an application) you should...
make sure you have spelled everything correctly
have someone else check over your application
make sure you give them a way to contact you (email or cell phone)
read it aloud to yourself to check for errors
When looking for a job, it is a good idea to...
ask family and friends if they know of any jobs
join a community Facebook Group
check with your favorite store to see if they are hiring
wait until an Employer finds you
Every single job involves working with others to some extent.
TRUE
FALSE
Some common interview questions are...
"Tell me about yourself."
"Why should we hire you?"
"Why do you want this job?"
"What's your schedule like?"
You don't need to "dress-up" for a job interview if you will be wearing a uniform.
TRUE
FALSE
After an interview, it is a good idea to send...
flowers to the interviewer
a brief thank you note for their time
nothing; it's just an interview
5 emails a day until you hear about the job
Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?
Education and work experience
Job-related questions
References
Personal information
List an email address on a job application...
that is constantly checked and not offensive
that is hardly ever check on
that is your current work email.
that is funny or controversial, for example #1 raider fan
Job applications on paper should be filled out with
pencil so may erase errors
black or blue pen
any bright neon writing utensil, for example hot pink ink
anything is recommended: pen, pencil or colored pencils
What is considered a "proper" recommended reference?
Your parents, brothers or sisters
Your friends in high school
Your counselor, coach, teacher, neighbor or church acquantence
Your teen friends at your previous job
How many references should you provide on any job application?
5
3
2
1
Typically 40 hours in a week. (8 hours a day generally) is considered to be...
Full Time
Part Time
Self-Employed
If you work for only part of the usual working day or week (less than 30 hour a week), you are considered to be...
Part Time
Full Time
Self-Employed
In the Personal Information section of a Job Application, you will be asked to supply your...
Marital Status (married or single)
Bank information for depositing your paycheck
Social Security Number
parents name
Your Job Application could wind up in the "trash" if contains...
punctuation mistakes
spelling errors
personal information
grammar errors
Common teen jobs are known as HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEES. This is a worker who...
provides a service in someone's home
babysits
keeps their room clean
gardens
