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WorksheetsJob Applications... what do you know?
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following MUST be on a job application?
Your favorite sport
Your phone number
Your grandma's name
A job application can be filled out on a computer or paper.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT on a job application?
Your DOB (date of birth/birthday)
Your social security number
Your mom's DOB (date of birth/birthday)
What is a reference?
A person who interviews a potential worker.
A person who is a friend, mentor, or manager of the person filling out the job application.
A person seeking a job.
Which of the following would NOT be a good reference?
Your mom
Your basketball coach
Your principal
Which of the following would be the BEST reference?
Your sister
An old manager or boss
Your best friend
A company can choose not to hire you based on your religion.
True
False
A company can choose not to hire you based on your race.
True
False
Which of the following is a RIGHT you have?
A company has to hire you when you fill out a job application.
A company cannot make a decision to hire a person based on race, religion, or political choices.
Which of the following responses is the most appropriate (assuming it is true) if a job application includes "reason for leaving" in the previous employment section?
“Wanted more responsibility”
“Personal problems”
“Conflict with co-workers”
Leaving the space blank
Which of the following is an example of an email address that is NOT appropriate for use on a job application?
Marco is filling out a job application for a part-time food service job. The application asks him to list an expected pay amount, but Marco does not know what is typical and does not want to risk asking for too much or too little. Which of the following is recommended?
He should leave the space blank
He should write "anything"
He should write "negotiable"
He should write "do not know"
Which of the following is the last section on most job applications?
References
Signature
Personal Information
Job-Related Questions
Which of the following questions can legally be asked on a job application?
What is your marital status?
Are you at least 18 years of age?
In what country/countries do you have citizenship?
What holidays will you require off?
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, which of the following is suggested?
Leave it blank
Fill the space with an asterisk (*)
Fill the space with a dash or 'n/a'
Write why the question does not apply to you
What should you do before you begin to fill out the application form?
Scream
Call your mom
Read the entire form
Just start
Can abbreviations be used on an application?
Yes
No
What does 'date available' ask you to state?
When you're available for an interview
When you're available to start working
When you're available to leave your current job
When you're available to be contacted
After submitting an application, you should...
Wait for them to contact you.
Follow up by visiting the business and introducing yourself.
Call every day to see if you are going to get hired.
Check your email, answer phone calls, and check messages every day.
