PIERS Program Refresher
Who is the program manager?
A. Quinchela Dent-Hess
B. Emily Hoban
C. Abbey Stewart
D. Joseph Mielnicki
B. Emily Hoban
True or False: Self-Determination is the process where a person controls their own life.
True!
*Bonus Question: What is an example of something you can control in your life?
True or False: An Informational Interview is the same as a Hiring Interview where you are trying to get a job.
False. You are just learning information about the job with an informational interview.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
A. Sandy Cheeks
B. Patrick Star
C. Sponge Bob SquarePants
D. Squidward Tentacles
C. Sponge Bob SquarePants
Who sings the song "Friday" with the lyrics "It's Friday, Friday gotta get down on Friday"?
A. Rebbeca Black
B. Ke$ha
C. Brittney Spears
D. Beyonce
A. Rebbeca Black
*Bonus Points if you can sing it*
If you make a joke about someone's song choice at lunch time are you respecting their opinions and choices?
No, making fun of someone's choices is not respectful.
*Bonus Question: If someone likes different music than you can you still be their friend?
Internal or External Locus of Control: You accidentally knocked over a vase while cleaning at The Restore. You say, "That wobbly table made the vase break."
External
Which of these is the first step to getting an informational interview?
A. Research Career Fields
B. Identify People to Interview
C. Prepare for The Interview
A. Research Career Fields
*Bonus Question: Give an example of a job field or career that you are interested in.*
Which cartoon is the longest running TV series in the US?
A. SpongeBob
B. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
C. The Simpsons
D. Looney Toons
C. The Simpsons
Who sings the song "Party in the U.S.A."?
A. Lady Gaga
B. Miley Cyrus
C. Kelly Clarkson
D. Rihanna
B. Miley Cyrus
*Bonus points if you can sing it*
True or False: Based on our group guidelines, it is okay to take another person's lunch if you are hungry.
False!
*Bonus Question: If you want to borrow a peer's pen or pencil what should you say to them?*
Internal or External Locus of Control: When you take responsibility for your own actions and believe that you are in control of your own life.
Internal
*Bonus Question: Which statement is an example of internal locus of control?
A. "I overslept."
B. "The traffic made me late."
True or False: It is important to make a good first impression during an informational interview.
True! These people could become references for you.
*Bonus Question: How can you make a good first impression?*
Which cartoon character serves as the official mascot for Warner Bros Entertainment?
A. Daffy Duck
B. Mickey Mouse
C. Charlie Brown
D. Bugs Bunny
D. Bugs Bunny
Who sings the song "Firework" ?
A. Beyonce
B. Miley Cyrus
C. Katy Perry
D. Lizzo
C. Katy Perry
*Bonus points if you can sing it*
During a presentation you want to answer a question what should you do?
A. Shout out the answer
B. Raise your hand and shout the answer
C. Raise your hand and wait to be called on
D. Whisper the answer
C. Raise your hand and wait to be called on
What is the best solution to this problem?
Scenario: You need help on a worksheet.
A. Don't complete the worksheet
B. Complete it without help
C. Ask a staff for help
D. Throw away the worksheet
C. Ask a staff for help
*Bonus Question: Write down the best way to ask for help from a staff.*
True or False: After an informational interview you should send a thank you note.
True!
The Last Airbender features four elements that they can manipulate which 4 elements are correct?
A. Earth, Water, Air, Fire
B. Ice, Electricity, Wood, Wind
C. Clouds, Metal, Grass, Fabric
A. Earth, Water, Air, Fire
Who sings the song "Watermelon Sugar"?
A. Justin Timberlake
B. BTS
C. Big Time Rush
D. Harry Styles
D. Harry Styles
Name 3 group guidelines.
Respect everyone's body, space, belongings, opinions, choices, privacy, computer privileges, wait your turn to speak, use appropriate language, be courteous, limit distractions, and treat the program as if you are at work.
Internal or External: You applied for a job but you filled out the application too quickly and put down incorrect information. You say, "that application was too hard."
External
Give an example of a professional way to end a thank you email. (also called a closing before your signature)
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Have a nice day,
Etc.
What are the names of the 3 Powerpuff girls?
A. Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles
B. Boots, Bells, and Barbie
C. Bailey, Brittany, Belle
A. Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles
Who sings the song "Umbrella" ?
A. Billie Eilish
B. Beyonce
C. Rihanna
D. Lady Gaga
C. Rihanna