| A | B |
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| What to do if you want the job: | Express your interest in the position |
| Federal government and some state governments regulate: | The number of hours a teenager can work |
| Examples of illegal interview questions: | Asking origin, marital status, religion questions, questions about your age, address, and sexual orientation |
| Follow-up or thank you letter | Important to send to indicate you appreciated the interview and want the job. |
| Lying on a job application could result in: | Being charged with a crime. |
| Examples of good interview/professional dress for men | Dress slacks, collared shirt and a tie |
| Drug testing legally can be a requirement: | After a job offer as a condition of employment |
| What to do if an interviewer asks you an illegal question: | Answer by repeating or clarifying the question. |
| Tailoring your resume | Means you change your resume to reflect desired qualities for a specific job. |
| I-9 | The form for checking the legality of a U.S. worker |
| Policy statement | Written description that details non-discriminatory hiring practices |
| Follow-up letters should encourage: | The employer to respond to you. |
| Honesty in an interview is: | Essential for a successful interview |
| W-4 | The form for determining the number of allowances for tax purposes |
| Personal hygeine | Very important on a job interview. |
| Dress code & uniforms | An employer can require you to follow specific dress code and wear certain gear. |
| Academic courses that relate to a job | Emphasize this when you are interviewing |
| References information | Should usually appear on a second resume page |
| Job description | Document that details expectations in your job |
| Age discrimination | Not allowed for anyone over 18 |
| Four feet | Recommended distance to place yourself in an interview |
| False information on a W-4 | Could lead to a fine assessed by the government |
| References | People you list on a resume who can discuss your character and work habits |
| Drinking and smoking questions | OK to ask on an application |
| Questions to ask an interviewer (1) | Ask specifics about how the company operates |
| Questions to ask an interviewer (2) | Explain the next steps in the hiring process |
| Questions to ask an interviewer (3) | Ask what you can do to better prepare for the job |
| Value of your benefits | When discussing salary, also ask for them to discuss this. |
| Education | For most new high school or college graduates, this category would go after the Job Objective |
| 36% | Average amount of resumes that contain falsehoods |
| Benefits | Includes insurance, 401K plans, etc. and is important to address if salary is discussed |
| Prevailing rate | Term to use when you are asked what salary you desire |
| Mention a minor weakness but that you are improving or a tendency to work too hard | How to answer what is your major weakness |
| Resume guidelines | Usually one page and flawless with strong active verbs and concise writing |
| Attitude | Very important quality to convey in an interview |
| Work supervisors as references | Ok to use, but you don't always have to |
| Female professional dress for an interview | Nice slacks/blouse, dress or suit, hose, flat closed-toe shoes or heels |
| Criminal background check | Only allowed to conduct the check after they offer you the job |
| Exempt status on a W-4 | Can only claim if you are not a dependent and you earned $950 or less |
| Don't be negative about a former position | When asked why you left |
| Cover or application | Letter that asks for an interview appointment and usually includes an enclosed resume |
| Strengths discussion | State your strengths and avoid sounding arrogant |
