Core Skills (1)
What is the fee you pay the owner for using their home?
Rent
What do you need to apply for a job, that includes your job history?
Resume
What is a probation period on a job?
The test period where a worker must show they can do the job, or they could be fired.
What is a job fair?
Where people that are hiring can meet people looking for jobs, all in one place.
Our taxes pay who?
A- The government
B- Your mortgage
C- Your employer
A- The government
You make an agreement with an apartment owner. This written contract is called a ___?
What is a pay stub?
A pay stub is a document given to employees along with their paychecks. The stub is something the employee can use to confirm what funds were withheld from the gross pay that led to the final net pay amount.
Should you purchase health insurance as an adult? Yes or no
Yes, unless your employer pays for it
If an employer asks for a reference, what are they wanting?
People you know who will speak well about you to an employer
How do you communicate with an employer when you need a sick day?
A) You call the employer, share that you are sick and cannot come in.
B). You text the employer the above.
It is common to pay a fee to have a pet in your apartment. True or False?
True
You take out a $500 loan and have to pay back $550. What is the extra money you have to pay back called?
Interest
If you discuss compensation during an interview, you are talking about what?
Pay or money
What is a job cover letter?
A one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job, along with your resume. As a piece of persuasive writing, your cover letter will aim to convey to the employer why you're a great candidate for the role.
What is a direct deposit?
A- How your money from you job is put into an account
B-How you pay your bills directly to the company
A- How your money from you job is put into an account
The apartment says that utilities aren't included in the rent. What is an example of one of the utilities?
Electric, water, gas, or sewage.
To open a bank account, you need a form of ID. What does ID mean?
Identification
What is an apprentice?
A- A student worker
B- A nurse
C- training under a skilled person
D- Training without pay
C- training under a skilled person
What is a resume?
A resume is a formal document that a job applicant creates to list their qualifications for a position, accomplishments and education. Most often they are used to secure new employment.
What is the score called that determines your interest rate on a car?
Credit Score
If you are paid every two weeks, how many paychecks will you get in a year?
26
A temporary job that is often unpaid is called a...?
A-Internship
B- Workmanship
C-Student Worker
D-Non-profit
Some companies allow you to pay just a part of your credit card bill each month. This is called the?
A-Annual fees
B-Late fee
C- Minimum payment
D- Finance Charge
C- Minimum payment
What does it mean to be a supervisor at a job?
You give directions and monitor employee progress and performance.