First Steps
Soft Skills
job vs. careers
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Do I need to go to college?
100

A lot of questions about why you will be good at the job.

What is an interview?

100

Being able to work with _________ well is important in a job.

Co-workers or other people.

100
You can advance and get promotions in the company

What is a career?

100

What you get paid

What is a salary

100
Line cook in a restaurant? 

no college

200

Explains why you want to get the job and why you'd be good at it

What is a cover letter?
200

Using your time well, not waiting until the last minute.

What is time management?
200

Usually part time or temporary.

What is a job?
200

When the money goes right into your bank account automatically.

What is direct deposit?

200

Do surgery on an animal.

College - at least 8 years
300

People who know you well and will say you'll be good at the job.

Who is a reference?
300

Asking clarifying questions and repeating what the other person said.

What is active listening?

300

Nurse

What is a career?
300

Percentage of your paycheck that gets sent to the government and not to you.

What are taxes?

300

Drive a semi

no college

400
Paper that has your contact info, previous experience, and skills.

What is a resume?

400

Being flexible when situations change

What is adaptability?

400

Burger-flipper at McDonalds

Job

400

Another part that gets taken out by the government, but you'll get it back when you retire.

What is Social Security?

400

Be a weatherman

Yes college

500

A person who looks for new employees.

What is a recruiter?

500

Being able to solve problems and deal with complex issues.

What is critical thinking?

500

Teacher

Career
500

The total amount you're paid before things get taken out like taxes or healthcare.

What is gross pay?

500

Be a millionaire

Not necessarily but it helps!

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