Employability Bowl 16-30

Question 1

What qualities do employers most want to see in their employees?

Answer 1

• Dependability
• Positive attitude
• Willing to work in a team.
• Willing to learn new tasks.

Question 2

What are the 4 “Cs” of work success?

Answer 2

• Get CLARIFICATION when unsure
• COMMUNICATE needs clearly and politely
• Seek CONFIRMATION that you did job correctly or made corrections
• Accept CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM when improvement is needed

Question 3

What kinds of behavior or talk might be considered “Sexual Harassment” if done or said in the workplace?

Answer 3

• Making sexual remarks to a co-worker of the opposite sex.
• Telling a dirty joke.
• Displaying sexually explicit pictures in a work site.
• Making an obscene gesture that could be considered sexual in nature.

Question 4

What can you do to make a good impression at an interview?

Answer 4

• Wear neat clean clothes appropriate for the job.
• Make eye contact.
• Sit up straight and be polite.
• Be prepared with good questions.

Question 5

What are some examples of “Good worker etiquette”?

Answer 5

• You show respect for authority.
• You are polite to your co-workers.
• You don’t interrupt the conversations of others.
• You don’t use bad language.

Question 6

What rules should you always follow when filling out an application?

Answer 6

• Know your personal information.
• Know how to spell all information correctly.
• Answer every question concisely and truthfully.
• Print legibly using black ink.

Question 7

What can you do to be known as a dependable employee/worker?

Answer 7

• Come every day you are scheduled to work.
• Be on time (punctual).
• Do my assigned job the way I was taught.
• Don’t make up excuses to leave work early.

Question 8

What can happen when workers do not put SAFETY FIRST?

Answer 8

• Worker can be seriously injured.
• Worker can injure someone else.
• Worker can cause damage to property or equipment.
• Worker can be killed.

Question 9

What can you do to correct the situation if you ever get written up?

Answer 9

• Make sure you clearly understand what you did wrong.
• Accept responsibility.
• Make requested changes to your behavior or work immediately.
• Check with your supervisor often for feedback on your changes.

Question 10

Name 4 reasons why it is not appropriate to use cell phones at work.

Answer 10

• It interferes with work productivity.
• It’s rude.
• It’s a distraction that can be a safety hazard.
• It’s often times against company rules.

Question 11

What are 4 things you should do or have done prior to having clocked-in at work.

Answer 11

• Have work clothes/uniform on.
• Have hands washed if working in any type of food service job.
• Have personal belongings stored in appropriate area.
• Know where your day’s workstation is.

Question 12

How can home-related problems or other personal problems interfere with your job performance?

Answer 12

• You can’t focus on your job completely.
• It can cause you to be absent or late too often.
• It can change your behavior or attitude.
• It could make you not care about how well you perform or do your job.

Question 13

What are characteristics of “Quality Work”?

Answer 13

• No defects in production or service rendered.
• Made or done according to COMPANY specifications.
• No returns or complaints.
• Meeting quotas or timelines.

Question 14

What should your response to constructive criticism be?

Answer 14

• Ask questions if you don’t understand criticism
• Say, “OK, I’ll try to do better” or something similar
• Immediately change work behavior or performance
• Ask for feedback about changes you made

Question 15

Name 4 most common reasons an employee might get “Written Up”.

Answer 15

• For cash shortages.
• For insubordination.
• For eating in undesignated areas.
• For tardiness