Asking For A Job
QUICK CHECK ANSWERS:
1.  a) Product.  
  b) You.
2.  a) Wash and shine the car.  
  b) Make you and your resume look good.
3.  1) Wear clothing that would be correct for the 
job you want.  
  2) Go alone.
  3) Ask to speak to the manager or assistant 
manager.
4.  Student's opinion of what to wear to apply at 
Macy's, Jiffy Lube, and Subway.
5.  a) #1 I completed the computer application for 
a job at your store.  I wanted to meet you and 
give you my resume.  #2 I plan to complete an 
application for a job at your store.  I wanted to 
meet you and give you my resume.  
  b) I would like to leave my resume with you for 
future job openings.  Thank you.
6.  Learn about the company and the products it 
sells.  Think of a good answer to the question: 
"Why do you want to work for this company?"
7.  a) Leader in home improvement, provides ex -
cellent customer service, values its workers.  
  b) Skills in computers, dependable worker, 
customer service skills.
8  a) To see how you handle hard questions.
  b) Prepare a one-minute  or less sound-bite.  
	 c)	"Why	are	you	qualified	to	work	here?"	
9.  Student's sound-bite answer.
10.  a) Personal data sheet or sample application.  
	 b)	So	that	you	have	information	you	need	to	fill	 out an application.
11.  a)  Paper application; application from home 
computer; application at store's kiosk.  
12.  a) If your personality is right for the job.  
  b) Student's example.  
13.  If you have the math and English skills for the 
job.  
  d) Student's example. 14.	 To	find	out	how	you	deal	with	customers,	co
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workers, and work situations. 
15.  1) Customers and coworkers are always treated 
with respect.  2) You are always an honest per -
son.  3) You are always an accurate worker.  
  4) You will ask a supervisor for help if you are 
unsure how to solve a problem.
16.  a) Where you think you would enjoy working.  
  b) If you are hired to work at job you do not 
like, you may not do your best and end up being 
fired	or	quickly	quitting.		
15.  Prepare your resume; visit the business; ask 
about a job opening.