Life Skills
What are the three colors of a traffic light and what do they mean?
Red: Stop
Yellow: Slow/Yield
Green: Go
What is an interview?
When you meet with an employer so they can talk to you and see if you would be a good fit for the job opening.
Name 3 schools in the area (not including transition)
Nansemond ES, Kings Fork, Lakeland, Floyd Binn, Booker T, JFK
Tell me 3 tasks a waitress may need to perform when working.
Take orders, make change, carry food etc.
What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?
rent
What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit or atm card called?
pin number
Give me an example of an appropriate interview outfit.
Any one of the following:
suit, dress shoes, dress, heels, neat clothes
Name 3 grocery stores I could shop at.
Food Lion, Kroger, Aldi, Lidl , Target, Walmart
Tell me 3 skills you may need to find a job.
Independent, Patient, Responsible, Respectful, Friendly, Team player, reliable, Punctual (on-time), etc.
Name 1 way you can make sure you pay bills on time.
auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc.
Yesterday I went out to eat at McDonald's. I spent $7.35. I paid with a $10.00 bill. How much change did I get back?
$2.65
Name 2 places I can find job openings.
Online, In-store, from friends, employment center, news paper, etc.
Name 3 restaurants I could go to in or near Pasadena.
Applebees, Texas Roadhouse, Dennys, IHOP, Chilis, TGIF, Metro Diner, Longhorn, Olive Garden
What are 3 different occupations people may have at the grocery store
Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager ect.
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc.
I went to work at 3:00 PM and worked until 9:00 PM. How many hours did I work?
6
What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume, job application
Name 3 stores you can purchase clothes at in your community.
Walmart, Target, TJMaxx, Ross, Marshall's, Kohls. Thrift store, Good Will, Salvation Army, JC Pennys, etc.
Name a classroom job
admin asst, materials handler, greeter, germinator,
Name 3 household tasks you would need to maintain where you live.
clean room, sweep, mop, mow the lawn, watering plants, raking, gardening, etc.
I want to see a movie at 7:30. It takes me 30 minutes to get to the theater from my house. What time do I need to leave to arrive right when the movie starts?
7:00
Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?
References: past employer, family, friends, former co-workers
Where can you go to vote?
Schools, churches, assigned polling place, mail-in
Name 3 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
waste management, police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc.
Name 3 different appliances you would find in a house.
washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator,