Writing Checks & Ledgers
Education & Earning Potential
Money Money Money
Let's Go Grocery Shopping!
Resumes to Get The Job You Want!
100
True or False: If I bounce a check, I just have to pay for the amount of that check!
False - there are fees associated with a bounced check!
100
This person is less likely to earn as much or get a job with a decent salary!
High School Drop-Out
100
If I'm on a budget - I would probably purchase this kind of item rather than a Brand Name item!
Generic or Off-Brand
100
What kind of items will you find in the Produce Section?
Fruits and Vegetables
100
True or False: I need to list out my entire address on my resume.
False - City & State are acceptable to give a general geographic location.
200
What does "Pay to the Order of" mean on checks?
This is who you are writing the check to!
200
HVAC, Cosmetology, Plumbing and so much more are all considered jobs you can learn in what kind of school?
Trade School
200
Fill in the blank. The four pillars are:
1) Food
2) Utilities
3) Shelter
4) __________________
Transportation
200
Is this a Generic or Brand Name item?
Brand Name
200
What is an objective?
A quick statement letting the employer know your intentions and describing you as a worker!
300
True or False: I don't need to keep a ledger of all my expenses or checks I write if I know how much money I have!
False - you should always keep a ledger!
300
What are some ways you can turn your base pay into MORE pay? (Hint: This is what you SHOULD do when you get a job!)
Show up on time, work hard, only call in when you're truly sick, and do extra work!
300
What things are considered utilities?
Water, Trash, Electricity, and Gas
300
This is something you can give to the cashier to save some money on your grocery items! You can find them digitally or in store!
Coupons
300
When putting down a reference, what is the first thing you SHOULD do before giving that information to a potential employer?
Call the person to make sure it is ok to use them as a reference!
400
On my check register - what does the abbreviation "OL" stand for?
Online
400
Traditionally, how many years (most of the time) does it take to get a Bachelor's Degree?
Four Years
400
What is something that you can get that can save you almost $900 a month? (Hint: It's more of a person than a thing)
A Roommate
400
Name some items you would find in the dairy department of your grocery store!
Milk, cheese, butter, coffee creamer etc.
400
What kind of words would you use to make yourself stand out on your resume?
Action Words
500
Why do you need to spell out the amount (ex. one hundred fifty one dollars and 50/100 cents) when you write a check?
To make it harder for thieves to change the amount of the check that you wrote.
500
What is something that kicks in when you begin working 40+ hours a week? (Hint: These are things employers will only give to full-time employees)
Benefits (Insurance, PTO, Sick Pay etc.)
500
Finish the quote:
"If you don’t tell your money where to go…. You will ALWAYS wonder ______________ it went!"
WHERE
500
True or False - canned food goods do NOT expire?
False - Canned items do have expiration dates!
500
What kind of font options should be used when typing out your resume? (Hint: nothing curly or hard to read)
Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri - needs to be readable!