Name that Career
This person designs buildings but usually does not build them.
What is an architect
A two-year degree commonly earned at a community college.
What is an associate degree
What is the biggest college in Nebraska in terms of student enrollment?
What is the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (24,000 students)
A document that lists your education, skills, and work experience.
What is a résumé
Your shift starts at 6:00 AM, but you slept past your alarm and it's already 10:00 AM and you were supposed to work 6-10 AM. What should you do?
What is contact your supervisor as soon as possible and explain what happened.
This person helps individuals and businesses prepare their taxes and manage financial records.
What is an accountant
Electrician, welder, and HVAC technician are examples of careers commonly learned at this type of school.
What is a trade/technical school
This 4 year college describes itself as the only four-year college serving the western half of Nebraska. *BONUS* If you can also name the 2-year college that serves western Nebraska
What is Chadron State College
Bonus answer - Western Nebraska Community College campuses are in Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Sidney.
A person who can speak positively about your character or work abilities to an employer.
What is a reference
You've worked at a job for a year and a half and think you are paid poorly. What should you do?
What is Professionally ask your boss for a meeting and explain why you think you've earned a raise using examples of your performance.
This person studies weather patterns and forecasts future weather conditions.
What is a meteorologist
Money borrowed to help pay for education that must eventually be repaid, usually with interest.
What is a student loan
This is the most popular college major/field of study in Nebraska.
What is Business
You are applying for a laid back job that allows you to wear a t-shirt and gym shorts. What do you wear for the interview?
What is - Still dress up! Wear business casual or neat, professional clothing.
This popular website allows job seekers to search thousands of job openings by career, company, and location.
What is Indeed
This person installs and repairs heating and air-conditioning systems.
What is an HVAC technician
Where did Mr. DeAnda first go to college?
What is Iowa Western Community College
This career industry employs more people in Columbus than any other type of industry.
What is manufacturing (BD's, Behlen's, ADM, Camaco etc.) This career field is where people make or produce products, usually using machinery, tools, technology, and raw materials.
An interviewer asks about a time you made a mistake. What should your reply be?
What is explaining how you handled/learned from the mistake. (Do not say you never make mistakes)
You're offered $50,000 per year at job A and $42,000 per year at job B. Are you accepting job A on the spot?
What is- No, you compare the two jobs and the benefits they offer. (Job B might actually equal better compensation when things like retirement contributions, insurance, PTO, bonuses, etc are considered!)
This professional studies evidence from crime scenes using scientific methods.
What is a forensic scientist
Unlike a four-year or two-year degree, this credential may take only several months to a year to earn and demonstrates training in a specific field.
What is a certificate
What is the smallest 4 year college in Nebraska?
What is York University with less than 1,000 students in comparison Columbus High School has around 1,300 +
This short written message is sometimes submitted with a résumé to explain why you're interested and qualified for a position.
What is a cover letter
FINAL Question! Job A: You earn $100,000/year in New York City.
Job B: You earn $75,000/year in Omaha, Nebraska.
Question: Which job would you choose to help you reach your financial goals? Defend your answer list legit reasons
Be able to defend your answer = 100 points for every legitimate reason