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Job trivia
100

This "Trade" professional specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for water, sewage, and gas.

a plumber

100

A concise, one-page document that summarizes your education, work experience, and skills for an employer when you apply for work?

a resumé

100

A firefighter needs this physical and mental quality to face dangerous situations without being overcome by fear.

Courage

100

A carpenter or architect uses this retractable tool to ensure every piece of wood or wall is the exact length required.

Tape Measure

100

This country is famous for having "The World's Best Job" in 2009—an Island Caretaker on the Great Barrier Reef.

Australia

200

This professional specializes in representing clients in legal proceedings and providing advice on the law.

Attorney

200

When an employee chooses to leave their job permanently.

Resignation

200

A salesperson needs this to keep trying even after being told "no" many times.

Persistence

200

A judge’s small wooden hammer used to call for order in the courtroom.

Gavel

200

This country is famous for having "The World's Best Job" in 2009—an Island Caretaker on the Great Barrier Reef.

Clown

300

A person responsible for managing and maintaining the financial records of a business or individual.

Accountant

300

A formal conversation between an applicant and an employer to assess whether the applicant should be hired.

a job interview

300

An artist or animator needs this to think of new and original ideas for their work.

Creativity

300

A doctor’s most famous tool, used to listen to your heart and lungs.

Stethoscope

300

The word "Salary" actually comes from the Latin word salarium, which was money given to Roman soldiers to buy this specific seasoning.

salt

400

This professional helps clients buy, sell, or rent properties and land.

Real Estate agent

400

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.

Salary

400

A teacher needs this to stay calm when students are struggling with a difficult lesson.

Patience

400

A baker uses this tool to flatten dough for pies, cookies, or pasta.

rolling pin

400

This tech giant, now worth trillions, started in a garage in 1976 with a job list consisting of just two people Steve J. and Steve W.

Apple

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