Job Readiness

Job Searching

100

Give me 3 ways to job search.

- websites 

- networking

- social media

- calling business asking if they are hiring

200

Give me 3 different job searching websites.

- indeed.com

- ziprecruiter.com

- NCWORKS.gov

300

What is networking?

Using family, friends, and everyone you know to help you job search. 

400

What is the legal document you submit to an employer called?

Application

-You also may be asked to provide a resume and cover letter

500

What are the official documents you need so you can  get hired? (two forms of ID)

- State ID/school ID

- Social security card

- Birth certificate

- School record

Employment Types

100

Give me 3 types of employment.

Full-time

Part-time

Seasonal

Temporary

Internship

200

How many hours a week does a full-time employee typically work?

32-40

300

How many hours a week is part-time employment?

Less than 32

400

Why would people volunteer if they don't get paid?

To develop job skills and gain experience

500

Explain what a temporary position is.

A type of employment where you are hired for a short amount of time. NOT PERMANENT

Skills & Abilities

100

What is initiative?

Looking for things to do when you are not busy or asking for extra work.

200

What is the top soft skill employers desire?

Communication

300

What are ways to get along with co-workers?

- Smiling

- having a positive attitude

- being polite

- helping others

- doing your job

- not gossiping

400

What are ways to get fired?

- Showing up late

- texting on the clock

- gossiping

- no call/no show

500

Give an example of what a job qualification or requirement is

Specific Education

Specific Experience

Specific set of Skills

Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all

100

What are your basic expenses aka NEEDS?

- Rent

- utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash)

- food (groceries)

- transportation

- phone

200

What things are considered WANTS?

- Cable TV 

- Going out to eat

- internet

- shopping spree (unnecessary clothes, shoes)

- tattoos

300

Salary is how much you make in a....

year

400

FREE WINNER

$$$$

500

What is the minimum wage in NC?

$7.25/hour

Job Outlook

100

What does it mean if you have a below average job outlook?

There are not a lot of those jobs available 

200

What does it mean if the job outlook is above average?

There are a lot of those jobs available

300

Give an example of a factor that influences the labor market

Education

Population

Geography

Technology

400

How can you find out if your job is "in demand" or has an above average job outlook?

Research trusted websites like:

bls.gov (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

mynextmove.org

ncworks.org

labor.nc.gov (NC Dept of Labor)

500

Give an example of a job/career that will always be "in demand" 

Healthcare Workers

Technology