Education
Job Seeking
Job Maitenance
Housing
Transportation
100
What does GED stand for?
GED stands for General Education Development
100
What is included on the TLP job seach log?
Date, Place, Who did you talk to, Result, and Followed up
100
If you are scheduled to be at work at 9:00am, what time should you arrive?
no later than 8:55am.
100
Name 3 types of housing options
Apartment House Condo Townhome/duplex Mobile Home
100

Name 3 types of transportation available to you

Bus, Walk, Bike, Car

200
What type of degree can you get from a Community College?
You can get an Associates degree from a Community College. Most Community Colleges also offer Certificates.
200
True or False: Volunteer work can be included as work experience
True-volunteer work can be included it is just important that you have a contact at where you are volunteering that can verify your performance.
200
If you have questions about your job duties who should you ask?
Your supervisor, not other employees
200
Name 3 places that you can look for housing options?
Craigslist For rent.com newspaper bullentin boards driving around neighborhood
200

How much is a one way fare for the bus?

$2

300
What is the difference between a state school and a private school?
A state school is owned an ran by the state. State colleges offere discounted tuition to residents of the state. Private schools generally have a higher tuition but do not charge out of state tuition.
300
How many hours a week must someone work to typically be considered working full time?
40 hours a week is the typical amount of hours to be considered full time.
300
What is the difference between Gross and Net pay?
Gross pay is what you make before taxes. Net pay is what you make after taxes, or the amount of your pay check.
300

How long are most leases?

12 months

300

If you are riding the bus what do you ask the bus driver for if you have to get off that bus to take another bus to your destination?

A transfer

400
What is the names of the test that you must take in order to be accepted into most Universities?
ACT or SAT
400
Name at least 5 things that should be included on a resume
Name Address Phone Number Email address Objective Education Work Experience
400
When quiting a job what is the minimum amount of notice that you should give your employer?
2 weeks
400

What is a security deposit?

specific amount of money that the landloord requires you to pay beofre you move in just in case you cause some damage to the apartment while you're living there.

400

Where can you find information on the bus schedule?

online www.wmata.com phone bus schedules at WMATA bus schedules at some bus stops

500

Name at least 5 colleges or universities in the DC area

American University, Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Strayer University, Trinity Washington University, University of Phoenix, University of the District of Columbia

500
What is the difference between a job and a career
A job is not where you always want to be. A career is where you are working and doing exactly what you want to do.
500

Name at least 4 things that companies offer as benefits.

Vacation time Sick time Health Insurance Dental Insurance Personal Days Holiday pay 401K (retirement plan)

500

What are the utilities that one may be responsible for while living on their own?

Electricity Gas Water Trash Phone Cable/Internet

500

Name 2 of the bus numbers that run in the Sante?

B24 F4

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