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May Vocab
May Vocab
100
Thousands gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of whom?
Bonus: This person is the leader of what religion?
Pope Francis
Bonus: Catholic Church
100
How much money did John get taken out of his paycheck this cycle?
541.59
100
Name 1 way to set a strong first impression at an interview
(Up to Teacher)
100
A job that you work over 30 hours per week. Job comes with benefits.
Full Time Job
100
If you work over 40 hours in a week you are now working _______________. Usually you get paid extra for this.
Overtime
200
Milwaukee schools are dealing with safety concerns because of what still on the walls in some of their buildings?
Lead Paint
200
How much did this person make before taxes this check?
$3163.00
200
You should keep your resume to how many pages?
1 page
200
A job that you work less than 30 hours per week. Many times does not come with benefits.
Part Time Job
200
When you get paid more at work. Usually because you were doing such a great job!
Raise
300
What country held their elections this week?
Bonus: Which party won the election, the Conservative Party or the Liberal Party?
Canada
Bonus: Liberal Party
300
What is this person's federal tax?
Bonus: Where does federal tax money go?
$434.57
Bonus: US Government
300
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. E
5. C
300
Very physical job. Usually using your hands a lot.
Bonus points if you can give an example of one.
Blue Collar Job
Some examples: Construction, plumber, electrician, landscaping, warehouse.
300
When you quit your job. Usually you must give 2 weeks notice.
Resign
400
The ______ which is a big measure of the economy in the US dropped for the first 3 months.
Bonus: Tell me what the 3 letters stand for, or tell me what it measures.
GDP
Bonus: Gross Domestic Product, which is all the goods and services a country produces over a certain time.
400
Does this person get paid weekly or biweekly?
Biweekly
400
A: Contact Info
B: Signature
C. Cover Letter
D. Experience
E: Skills
F: Education
G: Resume
400
Skills that you can learn or show.
Bonus points if you can give me an example.
Hard Skills
For example: computer skills, money skills, speaking a 2nd language.
400
Extra things you get from a job on top of your paycheck. Examples: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation
Benefits
500
Name 1 of the 3 major rare minerals Ukraine produces that is part of the deal with the United States.
Bonus: Can you name a 2nd mineral or what the mineral is used for?
Lithium: for phone batteries and EV Cars
Titanium: Aerospace Parts(planes/rockets)
Graphite: Steel, military equipment
500
How much money has this person taken home in this paycheck?
2,417.11
500
Tell me 3 parts of a resume.
Bonus: Any additional part that you remember(there are 7 in total)
Contact/Personal Information
Objective
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
Education
Skills
Certifications
500
Skills that deal with working with yourself and other people. "People Skills". Can't really be taught.
Bonus points for an example.
Soft Skills
Some examples: Good communication, teamwork, time management, being able to adapt.
500
The least amount of money you are allowed to make per hour. In MA it is currently $15.00/hour
Minimum Wage