Current Events
Money Math Review
Job Skills Review
May Vocab
May Vocab
100
President Trump's first big international trip of this term is to what region of the world?
The Middle East
100
What is the sales tax percent in Massachusetts?
Bonus: Are all items taxed?
6.25%
Bonus: No
100
Give one example of something you should wear to an interview and something you should not wear to 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
The US and _________ have come up with a trade agreement to scale back tariffs this week.
Bonus: Tell me what a tariff is.
China
Bonus: A tax on items imported from other countries.
200
You buy a coffee for $2.99 and a donut for $1.49. Sales tax is 6.25%. What is the tax?
$0.28
200
Who should you never include as a reference when applying for a job?
Family Members
200
A job that you work less than 30 hours per week. Many times does not come with benefits.
Part Time Job
200
If you get a promotion at work, you might even get a _________.
Raise
300
Scientists and doctors are working on being able to use what animal to give organ transplants to humans?
Pigs
300
You buy a TV for $299.99 and tax is 6.25%. How much is the total?
$318.73
300
It is okay to disclose you have a disability and request accommodations in an interview?
Bonus: If so, what would be an example of an appropriate accommodation to ask for?
Yes
Bonus: Up to Teacher
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
Give 1 way that you can resign from a job professionally.
Up to Teacher
400
What state has the highest percentage of the homeless population?
California
400
You buy a new phone that is normally $800. It is on sale for 30% off. What is the sales price of the phone?
$560
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.
Bonus: Give 2 examples of these a job can offer you.
Benefits
Bonus: Up to Teacher(health insurance, life insurance, 401K/Pension, Paid Vacation, etc)
500
The US lifted sanctions from what country this week because their old leader is no longer in charge?
Bonus: Explain what a sanction is.
Syria
Bonus: When one country cuts off money to another country as a punishment.
500
You buy a new phone that is normally $800. It is on sale for 30% off. Tax is 6.25% What is the total price(sales price with the tax)?
$595
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