I Want Money
This is how much money you will make.
What is a salary.
A person who starts and runs a business.
What is an entrepreneur.
A meeting between a job applicant and an employer to discuss a job and a candidate's credentials.
What is an interview.
Something you want to achieve.
What is a goal.
Items and activities that attract your attention and you become involved in.
What is an interest.
These are the clothes you are required to wear on a job.
What is a uniform.
A short and memorable phrase used in advertising.
What is a slogan.
A written account of qualifications, including education, work experience, strengths and personality characteristics.
What is a resume.
A goal which involves the immediate future. Also - state one example.
What is a short-term goal.
Examples may include: study for a unit test, finish a class project, organize your room or locker, read a book, find a new interest or become involved in an afterschool activity.
A natural talent and capacity for learning in a certain area.
What is a strength or aptitude.
This is what it will be like where you work and involves all the characteristics of the job.
What are the working conditions.
Name 3 ways an entrepreneur can advertise his or her business. Be specific!
Answers may be: Instagram, twitter, (any other social media), the mail, posters, coupons, invites, sales on specific products, etc.
People who have worked with you and who will recommend you for a job. Can't be your family!
What are references.
A goal that requires several months, even years to achieve. Also - please give one example.
What is a long-term goal.
Examples of long-term goals are saving for a car, getting into college, training to be a better athlete for a varsity team or a marathon, or practicing for NYSSMA.
A skill that you develop through practice.
What is an ability.
Name 5 positive characteristics you would put on your resume to describe your personality and work ethic.
Answers will vary but may include hard working, trustworthy, flexible, team player self-starter.
Name 3 benefits of starting out as an entrepreneur while you are still a teen.
Answers may vary.
A form you fill out when wanting a job that gives the company basic information about you.
What is an application form.
A goal that has no definite time limit in which it needs to be accomplished.
Flexible goal.
The things that are important to you but you cannot see.
What are values.
Name 3 different degrees you can get AFTER High School for employment and advancement in your career.
What are: associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, law degree, medical degree, and doctorate degree.
Name 5 examples of jobs that have traditionally been held by either men or women.
Answers may vary. The fact checker may need to verify some answers. Please allow time for this and be patient!
This is a two part question:
1. A job for which little or no experience is needed.
2. Also - please name 3 examples of this.
What is an entry level job.
Answers may consist of: food server, tutor, home health aid, house painter, retail salesperson, office assistant.
The person who watches over your work and checks your performance.
What is your supervisor.
Two part question:
1. You should say this and send this after an interview.
2. Also - name three things you should do during an interview to beat the competition.
What is thank you and a thank you note.
Other answers that we have discussed in class are: sit up (don't slouch), hands in lap (don't fidget), give a strong handshake, smile, give eye contact.