Life Skills
Name the steps you need to take in order to obtain your drivers license.
Learners permit, drivers ed. classes, practice driving, road test.
What is an interview?
Name a local college
Joliet Junior College, St. Francis, Lewis University, Governors State, Aurora University, etc.
Tell me 3 tasks a waiter may need to perform when working.
Set the table, take orders, make change, carry food, clean up, etc.
What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?
rent
What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit card called?
pin number
Give an example of an appropriate interview outfit from head to toe.
Neat hair. Clean, not stained or ripped, pants (or a skirt) with collared shirt and clean shoes.
Name a local grocery store
Jewel, Mariano's, Brookhaven, Wal-Mart, Target, Aldi, etc.
Tell me 3 skills a teacher needs.
math, english skills, behavior management, science, organization, writing skills.
Name 2 ways you can pay bills.
Pay in-person, set up auto-pay, pay online, pay over the phone
What is budgeting?
It is figuring out how much money you can spend
Give 2 examples of the paperwork you need to show an employer when hired for a job.
Birth certificate, social security card, drivers license, passport, school ID, state ID, work permit.
Name a sit down restaurant you could go to.
Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, Applebee's, Family Restaurants, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc.
What are 3 different jobs at a grocery store
Stocker, bagger, cashier, deli worker, baker, manager etc
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
Rent, cable, internet, phone, electricity, gas, water, garbage, phone, etc.
How often do you need to get your oil changed?
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles.
What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume
Name a fast food restaurant you can go to
McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, Arby's, etc.
Name 2 responsibilities of a bank teller.
Count money, cash checks, receive deposits, make money orders, open accounts, account transactions, process transfers, loan payments etc.
Name 3 outside chores you would need to do to maintain where you live.
Trash and recycling to the curb, mow the lawn, watering plants, raking, snow shoveling, etc.
If you get lost while driving, what should you do?
Park in a safe place, use the maps app on your phone, and type in the location you need to go to
What do you call the people you put on your resume that employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
Name a local place you can go to have fun
Movie theatre, park, friend's/family members house, forest preserve, mini golf course, Haunted Trails, etc.
Name 3 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
Retail worker, police officer, firefighter, waiter, fast food worker, military, etc.
Name 5 inside chores you would need to do to maintain where you live.
Take out the trash, wash dishes, wash laundry, cook meals, clean the bathroom, recycle, make the bed, feed the dog etc