Independent Living
Interview Skills
Your Community
Occupations
Independent Living
Money Management
Housing
100

Name 3 steps you need to take in order to obtain your drivers license.

Drivers ed classes, road test, 50 hours practice etc. 

100

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.
100

Name 3 schools in the area (not including transition)

any answer is acceptable

100

Tell me 3 tasks a waitress may need to perform when working. 

Take orders, make change, carry food etc.

100

What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?

rent

100

A plan of how you are going to spend and save your money is what?

Creating a budget

100

A legal written agreement between a tenant and a landlord stating rules for renting.

What is a lease

200

What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit card called?

pin number

200

Why is it important to be on time for a job interview? 

It shows that people are responsible and really want the job. 

200

Name 3 grocery stores I could shop at.

Fresh Grocer, Acme, Shop Rite, Giant Target, Aldi's, Save-A-Lot, Walmart, Lidl

200

Tell me 3 skills you may need to become a construction worker.

Strong, Independent, Know tools, Safety etc. 

200

Name 2 ways you can make sure you pay bills on time. 

auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc. 

200

You eat dinner at Chili's.  Your bill costs $20.  How much should you leave for the tip?

15% tip=$3

18% tip=$3.60

20% tip=$4

200

Money deposited with a landlord to cover costs of rental damage to a rental unit or unpaid rent when a renter moves out.

What is a security deposit.

300

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

300

Give me an example of what an appropriate interview outfit.

answers vary

300

Name 3 sit down restaurants I could go to in or near 

many restaurants are acceptable answer

300

What are 3 different occupations people may have at the grocery store

Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager ect.

300

Name 5 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place. 

water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc. 

300

True or False

Everyone has the same wants and needs.

False

300

Not paying your rent, not following the rules in the lease agreement, not maintaining the rental unit can lead to__________?

What are reasons to get evicted

400

I went to work at 3:00 PM and worked until 9:30. How many hours did I work?

6.5 hours

400

What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?

Resume

400

Where can I go if I need to get medical care?

doctor's office, hospital, urgent care

400

Name 2 companies that you could apply to become a bank teller.

Answers will vary: TD Bank, Bank of America, Credit Unions, Wells Fargo, Citi Bank

400

Name 3 outside household tasks you would need to perform outside to maintain where you live. 

mow the lawn, weeding, watering plants, raking, landscaping, gardening, etc. 

400

A form completed when you start a job so your employer can withhold the correct amount of federal income tax from your pay?

What is a W-4 form

400

What is insurance?

A practice or arrangement by which a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.

500

I want to see a movie at 7:30. It takes me 30 minutes to get to the theatre from my house. What time do I need to leave to arrive right when the movie starts?

7:00

500

Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?

References 

500

Name 3 stores you can purchase clothes at in your community

Walmart, Target, TJMaxx, Ross, City Trends, thrift store, Good Will, Salvation Army, Rainbow, etc. 

500

Name 4 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform. 

waste management, police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc. 

500

Name 5 different appliances you would find in a house. 

washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator, 

500

What is the difference between GROSS INCOME and NET INCOME?

Gross income is the amount of money that you earn on the job.

Net income is the amount of money that you earn after taxes are taken out.

500

Some people pay extra money to help keep their home safe.  What can be purchased to do this job?

A home security system

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