NHS WBL Occupation Jeopardy!

Cult of Personality

100

An individual working in this occupation typically has these characteristics: enjoys talking to and helping others, enjoys moving around rather than remaining sedentary, is social, friendly, extroverted, and outgoing, is able to maintain composure in stressful situations, is patient, is assertive, enjoys travel and is open to new experiences, is conventional, and is sensitive to others’ needs. A. Lawyer B. Flight Attendant C. Movie Critic D. Health Inspector

Flight Attendant

200

This occupation is typically associated with these personality characteristics: enjoys thinking and completing challenging tasks, enjoys interacting with computers, is conventional, investigative, logical and practical when addressing issues and problems, is detail-oriented, and is persistent, introverted, and independent. A. Computer Programmer B. Cashier C. Fashion Merchandiser D. Mechanic

Computer Programmer

300

This occupation is typically associated with personality characteristics that include: enjoys selling products or services, enjoys working with people, enjoys entertaining others, self-expressive, informative, is aware of others’ reactions and understands why others react the way they do, is persuasive and influential, is innovative, enjoys looking for ways to help people, enjoys bringing people together and reconciling differences, is creative, enjoys taking risks, is persistent, and takes initiative. A. Plumber B. Advertising Sales Agent C. Financial Analyst D. Bank Teller

Advertising Sales Agent

400

Someone employed in this occupation is likely to have these characteristics: is creative, enjoys working with and teaching people, enjoys helping and providing service to others, has a concern for others’ needs and feelings, is dependable and responsible, is able to keep their emotions in check even in very difficult situation, is open to change (either positive or negative), deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations, is persistent, enjoys challenges. A. Police Officer B. Construction Worker C. Special Education Teacher D. Mechanic

Special Education Teacher

500

An individual in this occupation typically has these characteristics: enjoys helping or providing service to others in their community, is a leader, is able to take risks, has concern for others, has self-control, is adaptable/flexible, is cooperative, is dependable, is able to deal calmly and effectively in high stress situation, is persistent, prefers to work with others, and is honest and ethical. A. Sales Associate B. Mortgage Broker C. Stock Broker D. Social Worker

Social Worker

Be Cool, Stay in School

100

What level of education do most Special Education Teachers have?

Masters level degree

200

What level of education do most Correctional Officers have?

High school diploma

300

What level of education do most Insurance Adjusters have?

Most have a Bachelors level degree, but a large amount just report taking some college without a degree.

400

What level of education do editors usually have?

Bachelors level degree

500

What level of education do most Fire Fighters have?

Associates in Arts degree

Money, Money, Money

100

What is the median salary for a family doctor in MN?

A. $67,000
B. $84,000
C. $158,000
D. $192,000

$192,000

200

What is the median salary for a Radiologic Technician in MN?

A. $30,000
B. $40,000
C. $50,000
D. $60,000

$50,000

300

What is the median salary for firefighters in MN?

A. $24,000
B. $29,000
C. $34,000
D. $39,000

$29,000

400

What is the median salary for an Auto Mechanic in MN?

A. $29,000
B. $39,000
C. $49,000
D. $59,000

$39,000

500

What is the median salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in MN?

A. $29,000
B. $39,000
C. $49,000
D. $59,000

$49,000

I Can See Into the Future

100

Which manufacturing occupation is actually experiencing growth? A. Bookbinders B. Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators C. Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators D. Shoe Machine Operators

Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators. Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products, such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

200

Which of these occupations has the most job-openings in the United States? A. Preschool Teachers B. Bill and Account Collectors C. Cashiers D. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Cashiers. There will be a projected 1,719,900 cashier job openings in the United States over the next 7 years, making it the largest job opening pool.

300

Which of these Government occupations is growing the fastest? A. Power Plant Operators B. Human Resource Assistants C. Word Processors and Typists D. Forensic Science Technicians

Forensic Science Technicians. This CSI type job is expected to have more than 8,000 new openings in the next 7 years.

400

What is the fastest growing occupation in the United States?

Registered Nurse. With a large population about to reach old age, Registered Nurses are in HUGE demand! They also make about $63,750 a year on average.

500

How many of the top 20 growing occupations are in the health field? A. 3 B. 7 C. 11 D. 18

11!

Mad Skillz

100

This occupation requires skills and abilities including planning, mathematics, physics, administration and management, customer service, complex problem solving, critical thinking, operations analysis, judgment and decision making, time management, visualization, attention to detail, and mathematical reasoning. A. Sociologist B. Civil Engineer C. Novelist D. Customer Service Representative

Civil Engineer. A occupation as old has civilization itself! They help build bridges, earthquake resistant skyscrapers, and more.

200

This occupation requires skills and abilities that include preparing invoices, reports, and other documents, customer and personal service, managing files and records, service orientation, writing, active listening, social perceptiveness, monitoring, oral expression, information ordering, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, organizing, planning, and prioritizing work. A. Administrative Assistant B. Restaurant Manager C. Postal Service Mail Carrier D. Journalist

Administrative Assistant. Help great people accomplish important tasks! Executives, Celebrities, and even Presidents require help taking on daily responsibilities.

300

This occupation requires skills in mathematics and mathematical reasoning, time management, active learning, critical thinking, attention to detail, complex problem solving, and oral expression. A. Middle School Teacher B. Librarian C. Engineer D. Accountant

Accountant. Accountants don't just wear green visors and wield calculators. Some Internal Revenue Service accountants carry guns and have caught famous criminals like Al Capone!

400

This occupation requires social perceptiveness, active listening, science, ability to monitor self and others, judgment and decision making, problem sensitivity (ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong=recognizing there is a problem), ability to listen and understand, deductive and inductive reasoning, and the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships. A. Pharmacist B. Psychiatrist C. Sales Manager D. Engineer

Psychiatrist

500

This occupation requires active listening, oral expression, speech clarity, critical thinking, reading comprehension, judgment and decision making, writing, negotiation, persuasion, and active learning. A. Computer Programmer B. Secretary C. Lawyer D. Sales Associate

Lawyer. Lawyers can specialize in more than 15 topics!