Business Basics
What do we call someone who starts or runs a business?
An entrepreneur.
What is an interest?
Something you enjoy.
What document summarizes your skills and experience?
A résumé.
What does it mean to follow through on a task?
Do what you agreed to do.
What is pay before deductions called?
Gross pay.
A shop sells candles. Are the candles a product or a service?
A product.
Name one thing that can be part of a career pathway.
Education, training, or experience.
What does the R in STAR stand for?
Result
Who should you tell when you’ll be late for a shift?
Your supervisor or designated manager.
What is take-home pay called?
Net pay.
Name a service a pet care business could offer.
Example: dog walking or pet sitting.
Where can you check which skills an employer asks for?
In the qualifications section of a job posting.
300 Name a place besides a paid job where you can gain interview examples.
School, home, clubs, sports, or volunteering.
What should you do if you don’t know the answer to a customer’s question?
Check a reliable source or ask a supervisor or coworker for help.
Which form helps an employer determine federal income tax withholding?
Form W-4.
A company sells school planners. Name a target customer and explain why.
Example: students who need to track assignments.
Turn “I want to learn about graphic design” into a step for this week.
Example: compare two design courses by Friday.
Improve “I’m organized” by adding an example.
Example: I used a checklist to help my group submit on time.
A teammate misunderstands a direction. How can you respond respectfully?
Example: restate the direction calmly and ask if it makes sense.
Gross pay is $180 and deductions are $30. What is net pay?
$150.
A custom shirt business has orders but needs more sales. Name one way it could reach likely customers.
Example: show sample shirts to school clubs that need team shirts.
Give one obstacle to completing a career action step and a realistic way to handle it.
Example: no ride to a program visit, so ask about a virtual session.
Give an action and result that show you helped someone.
Example: I showed a classmate how to find an assignment, and they submitted it.
You notice you made a mistake on an order. Name two responsible actions.
Example: report the mistake and help correct it.
Name a benefit and explain why it may matter to a worker.
Example: paid sick time can help a worker take time off when ill without losing pay.