Miscellaneous I
Email Writing
My Future Career
Resume Writing
Miscellaneous II
100
Mr. Rosas recently got married this year. What month did he get married in?
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. None of the above
C. March
100
True or False. When you start writing an email, you should never have a greeting in the beginning of the email.
False.
ALWAYS include a greeting at the beginning of your email and briefly introduce yourself if they don't know you.
Ex: Good Morning Mr. Rosas, Hello Ms. Phinex, Dear Professor Johnson, etc.
Ex: I am a KIPPster from class of 2028. I am currently attending High Tech High School.
100
What is a job?
A. Something you do to simply earn money
B. Not a long-term employment (You don’t want to do this forever)
C. Few network opportunities depending on the job
D. Don’t need much training
E. All the Above
E. All the above
- Something you do to simply earn money
- Not a long-term employment (You don’t want to do this forever)
- Few network opportunities depending on the job
- Don’t need much training
100
True or False. In a resume, it is not required that you list your contact information.
False. You MUST put your contact information, otherwise the employer can't contact you!
100
What college did Mr. Rosas go to?
A. UCSD
B. SDSU
C. CSUSM
D. USD
B. SDSU (San Diego State University)
200
True or False. When you are writing an email, it is acceptable to use slang words such as "LOL", "IDK", and "!!!!!!".
False.
Spelling is SUPER IMPORTANT in an email. Look up how to spell the word if you don’t know it and Don’t use slang words.
Ex: See you L8ter, G2G, LOL, etc.
Don’t type in all caps or lowercase
Make sure you are using the right punctuation.
Avoid “!!!” “???” etc.
Don’t use shortcuts, use real words. Avoid “lol”, “idk” etc.
200
True of False. When writing an email, you should always use professional grammar & sentences.
True. ALWAYS use professional grammar and sentences.
Thank you for your time VS Ok I got 2 go bye!!
What time works best for you VS Soooo when are you going to meet with me??
200
Job or Career?
Carlos is working as an Engineer in Downtown San Diego.
- He designs building and bridges for living.
- He went to school at SDSU and got an Engineering degree.
- He likes to wake up and go to work everyday
- He gets paid very well in his job
- He has insurance in case he gets sick and goes to the hospital
Career.
Why is this a Career and not a job?
200
What is the purpose of having a Resume?
A. Make an good introduction to an organization or a company
B. Get your foot in the door
C. Market yourself to be picked for the job
D. Convey work experience, education and skills
E. All the above
E. All the above
You want all these abilities to build yourself in the job industry. They judge you on this paper before they meet you!
200
What month did 7th Grade KIPPsters go to UCSD on the college trip?
A. January
B. February
C. December
D. March
B. February
(Thursday February 7th)
300
What does KTC stand for?
(Hint: First letter stands for "KIPP", what does the T and C stand for?)
KIPP Through College (KTC)
300
True or False. Is this a good email?
False.
What is wrong with this email? (Raise your hand)
300
Job or Career?
Veronica is working at Target in National City.
- She sells TV’s, Cell Phones, X-Boxes and Computers
- She has dreams of being an Artist
- She sometimes does not want to go to work because of the long hours
- She does not have insurance if she gets sick
- She works at Target to support her 2 year old daughter.
Job.
Why is this a job and not a career?
300
Which of the following is NOT a topic you should put on your resume?
A. Education
B. Skills
C. Work Experience
D. Grades
E. References
D. Grades
In a resume, you do not need to list your grades.
300
What does "HSP" stand for?
High School Placement (HSP)
or
High School Preparation (HSP)
400
In 8th Grade, who will be your KTC Advisor?
A. Ms. Lupe
B. Mr. Rosas
C. Ms. Christine
D. None of the above
B. Mr. Rosas
Mr. Rosas will be helping you and your family on placing you in a college preparatory high school.
400
True or False. Is this a good email?
True.
What is good about this email? Look at Subject Line, the email style, and format)
400
What is a Career?
A. Work that you enjoy doing every single day
B. A long-term employment (You do want to do this forever)
C. Lots of networking opportunities to grow in the field
D. Need training to learn to do the job
E. All the Above
E. All the above
Work that you enjoy doing every single day
A long-term employment (You do want to do this forever)
Lots of networking opportunities to grow in the field
Need training to learn to do the job
400
In a resume, you should always list 3 references. What are "references"?
A. Volunteer Experiences
B. Clubs/Organizations that you were involved in
C. People that your employer can call to ask more questions about who you are.
D. Past jobs you've had
C. People that your employer can call to ask more questions about who you are.
Ex: Previous Boss
Teacher
Volunteer Supervisor
HSP Advisor Aka Mr. Rosas
400
What is a Soft Skill?
A. A set of tools on how to do well on an exam.
B. A set of tools that you need to succeed in school, a job and in your community.
C. A set of tools that help you apply for an internship (volunteer experience).
D. None of the above
B. A set of tools that you need to succeed in a job, school and in your community.
These are people skills. It will help you in a future job, your school, and within your community.
Ex: Professional communicating, Problem solving, Time management, etc.
500
Mr. Rosas is the HSP Advisor for 7th grade. What other 2 grades is he an advisor for?
A. 8th and 10th
B. 9th and 10th
C. 8th and 9th
D. 10th and 11th
C. 8th and 9th
Mr. Rosas is the advisor for 7th, 8th and 9th grade KIPPsters.
500
When writing an email, what information should you state in the "Subject Line"?
A. Your name & the name of the person who the email is for
B. The words "help!" or "need your assistance"
C. Your name and last name
D. What the email is about
D. What the email is about
ALWAYS add a Subject line to your emails.
Make sure it reflects the content of your email. This tells the person what the email will be about.
Ex: If you are writing an email to your teacher requesting extra credit opportunity, your subject line can be:
- “HSP Extra Credit Assignment”
500
Job or Career?
Jacob is working at McDonalds as a Supervisor in Los Angeles
- He likes to be the boss, but doesn’t see himself at McDonalds forever
- He works at McDonalds to gain experience of being a supervisor
- He sometimes likes to wake up and go to work
- He gets paid okay, but wants to make more money
- He has insurance in case he gets sick and goes to the hospital
Job.
Why is this a job and not a career?
500
When listing your work experience on a resume, you must list _____ bullet points on your duties.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
B. 3 bullet points
Example:
Sales Associate, Foot Locker
San Diego, CA, August 2018 – Present
Maintain and restock inventory of shoes.
Provide customer service.
Operate computerized cash register system.
500
In the KTC Team, there is 3 staff members. What are their names?
A. Mr. Rosas, Ms. Lupe, and Ms. Alejandra
B. Mr. Rosas, Ms. Alejandra and Ms. Rodriguez
C. Mr. Rosas, Ms. Christine and Ms. Rodriguez
D. Mr. Rosas, Ms. Lupe and Ms. Christine
D. Mr. Rosas, Ms. Lupe and Ms. Christine
Mr. Rosas: 7th, 8th, and 9th
Ms. Lupe: 10th, 11th, and 12th
Ms. Christine: College Students