Interview and Employment
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- Q1Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Which answer is appropriate?being a famous rappermaintaining a steady job where I can be productive and responsible.playing professional footballI dont know120s
- Q2Tell me about your strengths, pick an appropriate type of response:a strength I have is that I live close to workI like to boss people around, I talk with customers and get easily distracted from my workI am on time to work, Good at taking directions, able to take on a leadership role as needed, dedicated, etc.I prefer a nap in the afternoons, so after I get enough sleep I can work for a bit.120s
- Q3What are some of your weaknesses when it comes to work? pick an appropriate response:I have a habit of stealing things I want when I do not have the money to pay for it.time management, but I have a plan in place to help me with that (i.e. a check list, etc.) being too social, which can be both a strength and a weakness.I am always late to work and I do not have guaranteed transportationchocolate cake120s
- Q4Why do you want to work for us? Pick an appropriate response:I can work with my friends and it will be funI dont knowI feel that I would be a good candidate to___________ (stock shelves, run cash register, bring back carts, greet customers, clean up, etc.) because I have _________ (experience, good people skills, good money counting skills, physically up to the job, etc.). The job is close to home, etc.I just need any job, so this one will do for now... but I am going to keep looking for another job.120s
- Q5Is it ok to steal from a job or employer?It depends on how much or what is being stolen, a bag of chips here and there doesn't seem like a big deal.Only cash, no merchandise.Only merchandise, no cash.No. This is "unethical" and illegal behavior with very big consequences, including possible jail time.120s
- Q6You are supposed to be at work in an hour, but you are sick with a fever, chills and vomiting... what is the best option?Call in and quit, you will probably get fired for being sick, anywayGo to work anyway and throw up in front of them, so that they know you are REALLY sick. Then go home.Just do not go in, let your boss know the next time you see them that you missed a shift because you were under the weather.Contact your boss and let them know that you are sick with a fever. When you have a fever, you are contagious and they will appreciate you not coming in to get other employees or customers sick. Offer to reschedule or pick up a different shift.120s
- Q7When your break is 15 minutes long...None of these are accuratethat is just a guideline... you can probably stay on break for 20-30 minutes without anyone really noticingit is optional- you can just decide to skip it and leave work 15 minutes early insteaddo not over stay your break. Make sure you are back at your station after the 15 minutes is up.120s
- Q8When you are getting ready to quit this job for another job or another responsibility, you should...Give the employer at least two weeks notice, in writing. This gives them a chance to advertise your position and plan for the loss of an employee.Tell your co-workers you are quitting and hope your boss hears it from one of them, that way you do not have to give them written notice.No call no show really gets your point across when quitting.Give your boss no notice, after all, you don't owe them anything. They should be grateful to have had you at all.120s