Life Skills
What are the three colors of a traffic light and what do they mean?
Red: Stop
Yellow: Slow/Yield
Green: Go
What is an interview?
Name 1 place you could visit in the community for support
YMCA, Clubhouse, Church, etc.
Tell me 3 tasks a waitress/waiter may need to perform when working.
Take orders, make change, carry food etc.
What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?
rent
What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit card called?
pin number
Give me an example of an appropriate interview outfit.
answers vary
Name 3 grocery stores you could shop at.
Giant, Weis, Target, Aldi's, Save-A-Lot, Walmart, etc. ..
Tell me 3 skills you may need to find a job.
Independent, Patient, Responsible, Respectful, Friendly, Team player, reliable, Punctual (on-time), etc.
Name 2 ways you can make sure you pay bills on time.
auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc.
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
Name 2 places I can find job openings.
Online, In-store, from friends, employment center, news paper, etc.
Name 3 fast-food restaurants you could visit.
Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy‘s, etc.
What are 3 different jobs people may have at the grocery store?
Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager etc.
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc.
I went to work at 3:00 PM and worked until 9:30 PM. How many hours did I work?
6.5
What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume
Name 3 stores you can purchase clothes at in your community.
Walmart, Target, TJMaxx, Ross, Thrift store, Good Will, Salvation Army, JC Pennys, Boscovs, etc.
Name 2 jobs you may be interested in having?
Whatever you desire :)
Name 3 household tasks you would need to maintain where you live.
clean room, sweep, mop, mow the lawn, watering plants, raking, gardening, etc.
I want to see a movie at 7:20. 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?
6:50
Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
What is one of the community resources that we discussed that can help you get a cellphone?
The YMCA, churches, Assurance Wireless…
Name 4 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
waste management, police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc.
Name 5 different appliances you would find in a house.
washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator,