Communication
Texting your boss "hey, not coming into today" professional or unprofessional...
What is unprofessional?
The total amount of money you earn BEFORE any money gets deducted (taken out) of your check
What is gross pay?
Two examples of household chores
What are dishes, laundry, sweeping, taking out the garbage, cooking, dusting, etc.?
Name an option you can choose out of high school besides college
Military, Apprenticeship, Trade School, Certification Program, Direct workforce, or Gap year
Name the four steps of the hiring process
Job Searching, Job Application, Interviewing, Hired
When emailing your boss, you always start with a polite ________________ and end with __________________ them for taking the time to read the email.
What is (1) greeting and (2) thanking?
The money you earn from working
What is a salary or wage?
Define responsibility
Things that you need to do even when you don't want to
What is an apprenticeship?
When you learn a skill while you're getting paid and you get trained on the job
In a job advertisement, there should always be a job title and a company name... Give me one other example of something that should be on job advertisement
Location, Duties/Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule, Pay/Benefits, How to Apply
The communication that includes eye contact, facial expressions, posture, hand gestures, etc.
What is nonverbal communication?
A plan for how you will save and spend your money
What is a budget?
Give me one example of an average bill an adult has to pay and explain what it is:
Rent/Mortgage - money paid for a apartment/house
Phone - money you pay to use your phone
Internet - money you pay for WIFI
Car Payment - money you pay for your car/insurance
Electric - money paid for lights/tv/etc.
The paper that you should fill out that is meant to advertise/showcase you as a strong worker
What is a resume?
Why is it important to avoid interrupting in conversations?
You don't want to be rude, you want to let others finish their thought, helps you understand everything they are saying, etc.
What is it called when I take money out of my bank account? and when I put money into my bank account
What is a (1) Withdrawal and (2) Deposit?
Give me one grocery shopping tip and explain why it will help you when shopping
Make a list - organization, know what you need
Budget - keeps a limit so you don't overspend
Check what you have - don't buy duplicates
Needs before wants - save money and get essentials
Compare prices - save money
If you take a gap year, give me one example of how you can make it be successful
work a job, save up some money, travel, volunteer, create a plan, have a schedule
When you are interviewing, you should always try to emphasize your strengths. How can you do that?
Use real examples
Provide an example of a good communication tip when you become overwhelmed...
Walk away, take a break, take a deep breath, try to understand the other person, don't interrupt, etc.
Why is it important to always have a savings account or emergency fund?
You need to be prepared for unexpected expenses / emergencies don't wait
Why is time management important for independent living?
It helps you balance your responsibilities, there is nobody else planning your days, and you need to be aware of what expectations need to be complete
What is one benefit of a certification?
It can provide you with eligibility for a job, a raise, allows you to gain more skills, make you more employable
List 3 skills employers look for when you are interviewing
Punctual, Professional, Polite, Body Language, Clear, Examples, Confident