Work Readiness
Ideally, references have known you for more than ____.
What is 1 year
You do not have to ask questions at the end of your interview if you do not have any.
What is False!
Be sure to always come prepared to your interview with questions!
What are some examples of questions you can ask the employer?
"Are you disabled?"
What is Illegal!
How can you respond to this question if asked during an interview?
This program helps you gain entrance into registered bona fide trade apprenticeship programs.
Ex. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricians
What is Building Pathways South
This number is your total earnings before taxes and deductions.
What is Gross Income
When you apply for financial aid, these are the types of aid you may receive: grants, scholarships, federal/private loans and ____.
What is Work-Study
You should buy/send your reference a gift.
What is True!
What are some examples of an appropriate gift to buy/send your reference?
"Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?"
What is Legal!
It is legal to be asked if you are authorized to work in the U.S. during an interview.
When negotiating salary, you should have ____ numbers in mind.
What are three numbers.
These are regular, unchanging costs each month such as rent/mortgage payments, insurance, and car payments.
What are Fixed Expenses
These (2) nonprofit organizations provide interview & work attire for women and men.
What is Dress for Success and Suits for Smiles!
For MassEducate or MassReconnect, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credits (4 classes) per semester.
What is False!
You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits/2 classes.
"Do you have any children?"
What is Illegal!
How can you respond to this question if asked during an interview?
This organization offers a 20-week program for individuals interested in becoming computer programmers.
What is the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (MSIMBO)
When creating a budget, the 50/30/20 Rule divides your income into these three categories.
What are Needs, Wants, and Savings
50% Needs
30% Wants
20% Savings
Name 3 factors to consider when enrolling in higher education.
You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when applying for college.
What is True!
The FAFSA helps determine what financial aid you are eligible for.
"Are you at least 18 years old?"
What is Legal!
An employer cannot ask, "How old are you?" during an interview, but they can ask if you are at least 18 years old.
What next-step is the graduate who shared "meet your support system half-way" currently enrolled in?
What is a Medical Assistant Internship
_____ is a term used to describe fraudulent emails, texts, or calls that appear to come from legitimate sources.
What is Phishing
Beware! Scammers can trick you into sharing personal or financial information.
If you experienced discrimination in the workplace or during an interview, you can file a complaint with the ________.
What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
You should answer true to the following question on an Application Assessment/Personality Test:
"I know someone who has stolen something."
What is False!
Everyone knows someone who has stolen something. These questions are meant to assess how likely a prospective candidate is to cause a loss to a company, either by lying, cheating, or stealing.
"What languages do you speak?"
What is Legal!
An employer cannot ask if English is your first language during an interview, but they can ask what languages you do speak.
___ is where you can search for jobs, trainings and workshops on the Masshire career page.
What is JobQuest!
When you experience fraud, there are 5 steps you should take: contact the bank immediately, file report with law enforcement, notify credit bureaus, keep record of all files and ____.
What is watch for further unauthorized activities