Jobs
True or False, 1 in 3 jobs in Australia are never publicly advertised.
True
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
How long would a full time Bachelor of Arts degree take?
3 years
Is the youngest legal working age higher or lower than 13?
Lower - there is technically no legal working age but there are restrictions on what can be done at certain ages.
a) 2 years
b) 3 years, 4 months
c) 4 years, 3 months
d) 2 years, 6 months
b) 3 years, 4 months
What day of the week is the most common for a sick day in Australia?
Tuesday
How long does it take to be a fully qualified plumber?
4 years
Is the national minimum wage higher or lower than $22 an hour?
Higher ($24.10)
Keep in mind that the only employees who can be paid less are workers under 21, apprentices, and trainees.
FIFO stands for what?
Fly In Fly Out
What is the median income of young people between 20-24 years of age? (get your answer within $5k of the answer)
True or false: Apple was the most profitable technology company in 2024
True - profit of $97B
How long does it take to become a fully qualified hairdresser?
3 years
Is the salary of the Prime Minister higher or lower than $550,000/year?
Higher ($586,950)
What is the most dangerous job in Australia (i.e. deaths per 100,000 workers)?
Agriculture (14.7 deaths/100,000 workers)
What is the average salary in Australia? (get your answer within 10k of the answer)
$100,016
Are the more Churches or McDonalds in the US?
Churches = 370,000
McDonalds = 13,598
How long does it take to become a personal trainer with full time study?
6 months
Is the amount of people unemployed in Australia higher or lower than 650,000 people?
Lower (604,900)
What is the highest paying job in Australia?
Neurosurgeon ($600k/year)
What percentage of Australians have lied on their job application? (get your answer with 5%)
42%
The 9-5 work day was popularised by famous American Henry Ford. What is he also famous for making?
Ford Cars
How long does it take to become a GP?
7-9 years
Is the number of people employed by Woolworths higher or lower than 210,000?
lower - 200,000