Job Basics
What is the name of the person who leads a company or business?
CEO
What is the ability to work well with others called?
Teamwork
A document that lists a person’s skills, education, and work experience
Resume
You have a toothache. Who should you visit?
A dentist
“I work with numbers all day, but I don’t need a calculator!”
Accountant or cashier
What do you call the money you earn from working?
Salary or Wage
What is the skill of speaking clearly and effectively called?
Communication skills
A letter used to introduce yourself and explain why you want the job
Cover letter
Your pet is sick, and you need someone to help. Who do you call?
A veterinarian
“I take lots of pictures, but I don’t hang them on my walls!”
Photographer
What is a person called who works without getting paid to help others?
Volunteer
What do we call the ability to manage time wisely at work?
Time management
What is one important personal detail to include on a resume?
Contact information—name, phone number, email
You want to build a treehouse but need a professional to help design it. Who should you hire?
Architect or carpenter
“I take care of plants, but you won’t catch me watering the lawn!”
Florist
The difference between a part-time and a full-time job
Part-time jobs have fewer hours, full-time jobs require around 40 hours per week
The ability to find solutions to challenges or difficulties
Problem-solving skills
Jobs or internships a person has done before
Work experience
You hear a strange noise in your house at night and need someone to check the electrical wiring. Who do you call
Electrician
"I’m always running, but you won’t find me in a marathon!”
Delivery person
A person who starts and runs their own business
Entrepreneur
Making connections with people to help find job opportunities
Networking
A person who can speak about your skills and work ethic, helping an employer decide to hire you
Reference
Searching for someone to study how the human brain works and help people with their thoughts and feelings.
Psychiatrist
“I throw a lot of parties, but I don’t attend any of them!”
Event planner