Finances
an account at a bank against which checks can be drawn by the account depositor
What is a Checking Account?
a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
What is a Resume'?
the lowest legal hourly wage you can receive for performing a job
What is Minimum Wage?
the ability to get along with others
What is cooperation?
the ability to show up on time for work as you are scheduled and knowing when it is appropriate to take a sick day
What is reliability?
this allows you to borrow money to buy things, there is usually a fee associated with borrowing this money.
What is a Credit Card?
the official form that employers ask all applicants for a position to fill out.
What is a job application?
What should you do if you see someone stealing from your place of employment?
What is tell a supervisor?
the ability to put yourself in someone's shoes to understand how they are feeling?
What is empathy?
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
What is integrity?
is something you must have to survive, like a place to live and enough food to eat.
What is a need?
a list of people (usually three) who are not family members who can speak to your skills and work ethic in an effort to influence an employer to hire you.
What is a reference?
The current minimum wage in the State of Virginia
What is Seven Dollars and twenty five cents per hour?
a skill that is necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life.
What is a life skill?
Interacting positively with others which includes respect for cultural diversity, a willingness to help others, a team player attitude, leadership qualities, diplomacy in handling disagreements, taking responsibility for actions -- and mistakes -- and the ability to express appreciation for support and assistance.
What are interpersonal skills?
is something you might like to have, but you don’t have to have it right away. You can save to have it later.
What is a Want?
the portion of an application where you list each of your previous employers and your reason for leaving
What is your employment history?
negotiating, persuading, and coordinating with coworkers which help people to work well with others are known as
What are Soft Skills?
the ability to speak with others and hear what they are saying, individuals need to feel heard
What is listening?
the ability to assess and initiate things independently, without needing to be prompted by someone else
What is initiative?
an estimate of income (money coming in) and expenditures (money being spent) for a set period of time.
What is a budget?
skills that allow you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and to know what you need to succeed as well as the ability to speak up for yourself.
What are Self Advocacy Skills
Listening, non-verbal body language, and tone of voice are all important pieces of
What is communication?
The ability to use eye contact, facial expressions, and body language to convey thoughts or feelings
What is non-verbal communication?
the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.
What is time management?