Job Skills
Name two skills needed to work as a cashier
Answers will vary.
Why do you want a job?
Answers vary.
Make money, make friends, buy a car, etc.
What should you do if you know you are going to be late for work?
Call or text your supervisor.
True or False: To become a veterinarian, you need 8 years of training and education.
TRUE: To become a veterinarian, someone first needs to finish high school, then go to college for 4 years, then complete another 4 years of veterinarian school.
I work with doctors in hospitals and clinics. I take blood pressure, administer vaccines, and help patient recover from illness and surgery.
Nurse
Name two skills needed to work as a chef/cook
Answers vary.
Speed, accuracy, teamwork, organization, communication, problem solving, etc.
Describe a time when you worked as a good team player.
Working on the sales floor; playing on a sports team; working on a group project; etc.
How should you greet EVERYONE when you arrive at work in the morning?
True or False: To work in a daycare taking care of children, you must have a college degree.
FALSE: Daycare workers do not need a college degree, but they do need to complete special training and take exams to make sure they understand how to keep children safe.
I work in hotels making sure rooms are clean and ready for new guests to enjoy.
Housekeeper/Houseman
Name one skill you've learned so far this school year in your internship
Answers will vary.
What should you do if you see someone stealing from the workplace?
Tell your manager.
What can you do the night before to make sure you are ready for work in the morning?
Pack your lunch, put everything you need together, make sure your work clothes are clean, set an alarm to wake up.
True of False: You need to go to culinary school or college to work in a restaurant.
FALSE: restaurants have all different kinds of jobs available from dishwashers to chefs. Some chefs go to school to learn how to cook, but others learn “on the job” and become great cooks through experience.
People who don’t drive themselves rely on me to get them to work. I make several stops each day to pick people up and drop them off. I did not have to get a college degree, but I did need to get a special license and prove I am a safe driver.
Bus Driver/Palm Tran Driver
What is a “transferable skill?”
A transferrable skill is a skill that can used in different kinds of jobs - "transferred from one job to another job" such as communication, teamwork, customer service, etc.
What are your strengths?
Answers vary.
What does it mean to be professional?
Show respect, use good manners, wear uniform or appropriate clothing, use good communication and listening skills, always stay calm, follow workplace rules.
True or False: To become a teacher, someone needs to have at least 4 years of college experience.
TRUE: Teachers are required to have at least a bachelor's degree (4 years of college), before they are allowed to teach students.
I wake up super early in the morning and get to work while it’s still dark outside. I’m not a cook, but I do make bread, cupcakes, bagels, and muffins.
Baker or Pastry Chef
What is the difference between skills and qualities? Provide an example for each.
(hint: one of these things is something you can DO and one is something you ARE)
Skills are learned and qualities reflect who you are.
Skills: teamwork, communication, money skills, etc. Qualities: kind, funny, smart
What could you say when an interviewer says, "tell me about yourself."
You should keep your answer brief. Do not talk about personal problems you're having. Tell the interviewer about something you've done that you are proud of.
What should you do if you hear gossip at work about a coworker?
You should not repeat gossip you hear. It could be untrue and it is unkind to spread rumors.
True or False: You have to go to college for 4 years to work as a manager of a retail store.
False. Retail managers do not need to have a degree. Most retail managers begin working as a sales clerk or cashier and move up as they learn new skills.
I work with veterinarians in animal hospitals and animal rescue centers. I did not need to go to college to get this job, but I needed experience taking care of animals. I help give animals medication and I make sure the animals I work with are happy and their kennels are kept clean.
Vet Technician (Vet Tech)