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WorksheetsExploring Employment Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does a work permit look like?
A single-page document
A triplicate form
An online application
A digital card
Where can you obtain a work permit?
At the local library
Through the School Counseling Office
At the post office
Online through a government website
How many hours can you work over the summer with a work permit during a non-school week?
20 hours or less
30 hours or less
40 hours or less
50 hours or less
How many hours can you work during school days with a work permit?
10 hours or less during a school week
18 hours or less during a school week
25 hours or less during a school week
30 hours or less during a school week
What is a job application?
A casual conversation with an employer
A formal document used by employers to collect information about potential employees
A letter of recommendation
A verbal agreement to work
What is the purpose of a job application?
To entertain the employer
To help screen potential candidates
To provide a job offer
To negotiate salary
Why is it important to have a clean and complete job application?
It is more likely to get you called for a job interview
It is less likely to be noticed by employers
It is more likely to be ignored
It is less likely to be taken seriously
If a student works 3 hours each school day, how many days can they work in a school week without exceeding the work permit limit?
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Which of the following is a key component of a job application?
Personal information
Favorite hobbies
Family history
Travel experiences
What is a job reference?
A person who knows you well and can speak positively about you
A document listing your previous jobs
A list of your skills
A summary of your education
Who can you put down as a reference on your job application?
A family member
A former employer, teacher, or mentor
A friend
A neighbor
What is the purpose of job references?
To provide entertainment for the employer
To give potential employers insight into your work ethic, skills, and experience
To list your favorite activities
To describe your family background
When should you ask for references?
After you have been hired
Before listing them on your application
During the job interview
After submitting your application
What is the impact of showing up unprepared for a job interview?
You may not get hired
You will definitely get the job
It has no impact
It guarantees a second interview
What is the first step before getting a work permit?
Receive an offer of employment
Fill out a job application with an employer
Start working
Submit a resume
Why do we still use job applications today?
They are outdated but traditional
They provide a standardized format for all applicants
They are only used for legal purposes
They are optional for most jobs
What is the last step before getting a work permit?
Submit a resume
Receive an offer of employment
Pass a background check
Complete a medical examination
How do you get called in for a job interview?
By showing up at the company unannounced
By sending multiple emails to the employer
The hiring manager will contact you using the contact information you provided
By posting on social media
What should you do after a job interview?
Forget about it
Send a thank-you note or email
Ignore the interviewer
Call every hour
What is important during a job interview?
Arriving late
Being courteous and respectful
Bringing a pet
Texting continuously
What happens if you list someone as a reference without asking them first?
They might give a negative recommendation
They will automatically say nice things
They won't answer
They will forget
How many hours can you work during school days with a work permit?
18 hours or less during a school week
12 hours or less during a school week
30 hours or less during a school week
24 hours or less during a school week
How many hours can you work over the summer with a work permit?
30 hours or less
40 hours or less
25 hours or less
20 hours or less
An example of a REFERENCE would be...
Mom
Dad
Older Sibling
Coach
When completing a Job Application, spelling, grammatical and punctuations errors are fine as long as it is not related to the job.
TRUE
FALSE
If a question on the job application does not apply to you, the best option would be...
Leave it blank
Draw an X
Type/Write N/A
State of Nebraska Current Minimum Wage is...
$9.00
$7.25
$10.00
$15.00
Teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, principals, adults that you have volunteered with are all good examples of...
Amazing People
References
It is important to maintain a positive tone when answering questions ALL questions on the job application.
TRUE
FALSE
You are applying at McDonald's for a cashier position. On the job application, it asks, what position are you applying for? Select the best answer below...
ANY
Leave the answer blank
N/A
Cashier
Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?
Education and work experience
Job-related questions
References
Personal information
Which of the following is the last section on most job applications?
References
Signature
Personal information
Job-related questions
Which of the following jobs is not allowed for 14 or 15-year-olds?
Grocery bagging
Office cleaning
Operating a ride at an amusement park
Library assistant
Which of the following tasks is NOT allowed for 14 or 15-year-olds?
Office clerical work
Bagging groceries
Operating a meat slicer
Cashiering
Which of the following is typically the first section of a job application?
Education and work experience
Job-related questions
References
Personal information
Carla is going to businesses to ask for job applications in person. How does the presentation suggest she dress?
Noramlly
Formally
Casually
Professionally
What is one of the dos of job interviewing?
Be late
Dress professionally
Use slang
Lie about skills
What should you do at the end of the interview?
Ask about compensation
Thank the interviewer
Leave without saying anything
Mention questionable habits
Would you wear these for a job interview?
What should you do at an interview?
cry
smile
frown
Should you wear pajamas to an interview?
Should you make eye contact with the persons giving the interview?
When should you arrive for an interview?
2 hours early
15 minutes early
10 minutes late
Should you chat with a person on cellphone while your interview is ongoing?
Which bottoms must be worn to an interview?
After a personal interview is over, what should you do?
hug
high five
shake hands
Would you wear these for a job interview?
Should you brush your teeth before an interview?
What is an appropriate way to greet your interviewer?
With a high five.
With a firm handshake.
With a hug.
By waving from a distance.
When should you send a thank you note or email after an interview?
Within a week after the interview
Within a day after the interview
Immediately after the interview
Before the interview
