Ch 5.1

Question 1

what is a job description

Answer 1

a written statement about a specific job

Question 2

what does job descriptions include

Answer 2

-company name
-job title
-purpsose of position
-duties, responsiblities, scope
-qualifications/requirements
-working conditions
-supervisor title

Question 3

job expectations (job goals)

Answer 3

provides detail into the described duties and responsibilites.
defines what you need to accomplish to succeed in the job recieved

Question 4

entry level retail jobs

Answer 4

typically no experience required
-cashier
-distribution center
-food service
-general sales floor
-logistics
-delivery driver
-speciality sales
-perishable grocery
-loss pervention

Question 5

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer 5

responsible for implementing laws and regulations to protect employees. enforce laws making it illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants and employees

Question 6

discrimination means

Answer 6

you are treated less favorably than others based on one or more EEOC criteria

Question 7

harassment is

Answer 7

unwelcomed conduct based on one or more EEOC criteria

Question 8

what to do if you suspect harassment or discrimination

Answer 8

adress the issue with Human Resources department of the business. if unsuccessful, file complaint with EEOC

Question 9

Company websites for jobs

Answer 9

allow you to search open positions throughout the organization, often located at bottom of retailer’s home page.

Question 10

job boards for jobs

Answer 10

allow you to search for jobs at many different companies using sort features to hone in on.
i.e location, employment type, actual pay

Question 11

social media for jobs

Answer 11

sites like LinkedIn allows you to search and apply for jobs.

Question 12

LinkedIn

Answer 12

largest professional network
business and employment oriented service
more than 500 million membbers
mission is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce

Question 13

NRF (national retail federation) job board

Answer 13

home base for retail jobs
represented retail for over 100 yrs

Question 14

network is defined as

Answer 14

an interconnected group of people who can and will help you in your career development

Question 15

purpose of a network

Answer 15

to help provide you with opportunities
members of your netowrk can often be references who endorse your skills and performance

Question 16

Networks might include

Answer 16

relatives
friends
friend of parent, sibling etc
business associates
teachers/professors
and more!

Question 17

using your network to find a job

Answer 17

ask them to spread the word to their contacts that you are seeking a job.
-keep networking meetings short
-take time meet in peson
-be punctual and confirm ahead of time

Question 18

Elevator Pitch

Answer 18

a succinct and persuasive sales pitch that can be delivered in timespan of typical elevator ride.
-30 seconds, or 100-150 words, 4- sentences
-should capture person attention, explain who you are and what you do.
-should motivate them with a call to action