Know Thyself & Your Career
Workplace Etiquette
The Job Interview
Job Applications
Money & Paychecks
100

This term describes the unique things you are naturally good at or have learned to do well, which can help you succeed in a job.

Strengths or skills

100

Doing this means arriving to work, meetings, or shifts exactly when you are scheduled, or a few minutes early.

What is being punctual? (or being on time)

100

    • This is a firm, professional greeting you should give your interviewer when you first meet them and when you leave.



  • What is a handshake?
100


  • This is a list of people, such as former bosses, teachers, or coaches, who can tell a new employer that you are a good worker.

What are references?

100

    • This is the money taken out of your paycheck automatically by the government to pay for things like roads, schools, and public services.


  • What are taxes?


200

This is the type of environment you work best in, such as a quiet office, a bustling retail store, or working outdoors.

What is a work environment preference?

200

This is the practice of keeping your body, clothes, and hair clean to stay healthy and present professional hygiene at work.

What is personal grooming? (or hygiene)

200


 This means looking directly at the interviewer while they are speaking to show that you are paying attention and interested in the job? 

What is making eye contact?

200
  • These are the numbers you must carefully look up and provide on an application so the employer can call your past workplaces.


  • What are phone numbers? (or contact information)
200

    • This is the total amount of money you actually get to take home and spend after all taxes and deductions are removed from your check.


  • What is net pay? (or take-home pay)


300

This is a short statement or document that lists your education, skills, and work history to show employers who you are.

What is a resume?

300

If you are sick or going to be late, you should do this as soon as possible to let your boss know.


 What is contacting your supervisor? (or calling out / giving notice)

300


At the very end of an interview, it is polite and professional to ask the employer at least one or two of these.



 What are questions?

300
  • This is the section of an application where you write down the names of schools you attended and any certificates or degrees you earned.
  •  What is education history?
300

    •  This is a document or electronic slip given to you on payday that breaks down exactly how much money you earned and what was taken out.

    •  What is a pay stub?
400

This term refers to how you process information best, whether it is by seeing (visual), hearing (auditory), or doing (hands-on).

What is a learning style?

400

This rule means keeping your cell phone on silent or put away in a locker during your shift, instead using it only on scheduled breaks.

What is a personal device policy?

400


  • You should wear this type of neat, clean, and appropriate clothing to an interview, even if the actual job allows casual clothes?


What is professional dress? (or interview attire)

400
  •  This is the specific reason you write down on an application if you no longer work at a past job, such as "seasonal contract ended" or "seeking growth."


  • Answer: What is reason for leaving?
400
  • This plan helps you track your income and expenses to make sure you have enough money to pay for your needs (like food and rent) and your wants.
  •  What is a budget?
500

This critical self-advocacy skill involves understanding your own needs and being able to explain them to an employer to get the right workplace tools or schedule.

What is disability disclosure? (or self-advocacy)

500
  • When you have a disagreement with a coworker, using this professional skill involves talking calmly, listening, and finding a solution together without arguing?
  • What is conflict resolution?
500
  • This is a brief note, email, or message you should send to the employer within 24 hours after your interview to express your appreciation for their time.

What is a thank-you letter? (or follow-up email)

500

    • This is a one-page letter you send along with your resume to explain exactly why you want the job and why you are a great fit.


  • What is a cover letter?


500

    • This is a safe place where you keep money you are not spending right away, which helps you prepare for emergencies or save for big goals.




  • Answer: What is a savings account?



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