Working 101
What is an entry level job?
A job for people with little to no work experience.
What are soft skills? Name 2 soft skills.
Soft skills are skills that we need to succeed at work and in life. Examples are:
teamwork
communication
flexibility
leadership
Name 2 soft skills that a cashier at CVS would need to succeed.
Being friendly
Good customer service
Being on time
Patient
True or False: Your parents should call out of work for you when you are sick.
Bailey spends her summer walking dogs and assisting with adoption events at a local animal shelter. She does not get paid but is planning to ask her supervisor to be a reference for her when she applies to her first paid position. What type of work is Jamie doing?
Volunteer work
Name 2 reasons people work that are NOT money.
Independence
Community
Using Skills
Learning and Growth
Fulfillment
Respect
Social Recognition
Which of the following skills are hard/technical skills?
Taking blood pressure
leadership
writing code for a video game
always being on time
Taking blood pressure
Writing code for a video game
Name 2 places someone who likes to work with animals could look for jobs.
Vet
Dog walking
True or False: Everybody has the same soft skills strengths.
False - we are all good at different things!
Jenna works at a Christmas tree lot during the holiday season and is only employed for a few weeks. What type of work is Jenna doing?
Seasonal/Holiday
What is minimum wage?
The lowest LEGAL amount that an employer is required to pay their employees for work performed.
You have a big project due at school, a part-time job, and a basketball game this week. You create a schedule that lists days and times you will do different things. What soft skill are you demonstrating?
Time management/Good organization skills
Name 2 places you can volunteer to get more experience.
Food pantry
Nursing home
Church or other religious institute
True or False: Everybody loves their first job.
False - people have different experiences at their first jobs!
Jennifer works at a grocery store on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the school year to save for college. She works 8 hours every weekend. What type of work is Jennifer doing?
Part-time work
What is the current minimum wage in New York City?
$16.00/hour
During your shift at a breakfast cafe, you realize a customer left their wallet with $60 cash inside. You call them just as they are leaving to give it back. Which soft skill does this demonstrate?
Honesty
What is something you can do if you are interested in learning more about a career path?
Shadow someone who does the job
Research more information online
Talk to a guidance counselor
True or False: Working at a job where you earn tips will mean you will always make more money than a job without tips.
False - Jobs with tips can vary - sometimes you might make more, and sometimes you might make less than other jobs.
Max is a teacher at a middle school and makes $65,000 per year. What type of pay does Max receive?
Salary
Put these steps to getting a job in the correct order.
Career Exploration
Job Search
Job Application
Job Interview
Working
You are working at a local coffee shop and the shop is getting busy. Despite feeling overwhelmed, you continue to be friendly and cheerful to customers. What soft skill does this demonstrate?
Positive attitude or good customer service skills
What is something you can do in high school to get more experience before your first job?
Volunteer
join clubs
summer internship
school internship
True or False: Minimum wage is the same no matter where you live.
False - Minimum wage varies by state.
Max is contracted to build a website for a business for a total of $2,000. He only gets paid when the website is complete. What type of pay is this?
Contract