Business Skills
Name the two most important components of a good handshake
1. Firm shake/grip
2. Good eye contact
Describe the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse.
A registered Nurse works in a healthcare setting alongside doctors and other care providers. They are responsible for administering medications, performing procedures and caring for patients.
Name the 5 major branches of the US Military
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the definition of a business "soft skill?"
A professional skill that applies to essentially any profession. Examples include teamwork, accountability, problem-solving, conflict resolution, adaptability, and more.
What is the difference between a public defender and a private lawyer?
The only difference between these two types of lawyers is where they work. Public defenders work for the state government to provide free legal representation, while private attorneys typically work for a law firm.
False
When should you take your SAT or ACT?
The best time to schedule your SAT is June or August before your Senior year of high school.
Examples include:
Shorts, open toed shoes/flip flops, tank tops/spaghetti straps, midriff tops, graphic T-shirts, jeans/denim, heavy makeup or large distracting jewelry, ill-fitting clothing.
True or False: A welder can make over $100,000 each year in the state of Florida.
True, while the average salary of a welder is approximately $50,000/year, specialty welders can earn well above $100,000/year. Specialty welders include rig welders, underwater welders, pipeline welders and more.
If you want to enlist in the military, who should you reach out to?
A local recruiter for more information
How long should you prepare for the SAT or ACT?
Between 1 to 6 months depending on how many hours you will be able to spend preparing each week.
Choose one person on your team to demonstrate a proper introduction and handshake (in a professional setting). You are allowed 60 seconds to prepare your teammate.
Eye contact, a professional greeting (hello, how are you, etc), a proper handshake, your name (introduce yourself)
HVAC stands for Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning. This is a technical certification for working with air conditioning units both commercially and residentially.
True or False: Any career available in the civilian job market is available in the military.
True! The military job market includes positions like doctors, lawyers, nurses, chefs and more! Many of these careers also include benefits like paid education, free housing, and free healthcare.
When do college applications open and when should you apply?
Usually sometime around September 1st, so you should start researching your school list and prepare your applications in August if possible.
What is the difference between a Resume and CV?
A Resume is a one page document with pertinent work/education experience, while a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a complete list of academic/professional experience.
True or False: Real Estate agents in Florida make an average of $94,076/year and there is no educational requirement.
True
True or False: If you enlist in the Military AFTER receiving a college degree, you will automatically rank as an Officer.
True, when you join the military with a college degree, you attend a shortened boot camp training and will enlist as an officer.
When is the "National College Decision Day" in the US? Hint: the date is the same every year.
May 1st