Vocabulary
This is the term for the company that you work for
Employer
This is a form that you must fill out in order to express your interest in a job
Application
Name 3 jobs that high schoolers can do
Retail, grocery stores, babysitting, summer camps, coffee shops, restaurants, fast food
This type of post-secondary education is a series of classes focused on a specific skill and can be used to prepare you for a job or advance a particular skill
Certificate program
This is how long a resume should be
1 page
This is the first thing you should do when you get to work -- it records the time you start working
Clock in (or punch in)
This is a document you create to apply for jobs that includes your education, work experience, and skills
Resume
Name 3 jobs you can do outside
Landscaper, police officer, farmer, construction worker, camp counselor, crossing guard, roofer
This type of post-secondary education teaches you technical skills to be able to do a specific job, usually in a trade
Technical/Vocational schools
These are examples of how you can practice good hygiene -- be specific!
Shower, brush teeth, brush hair, use deodorant, wear clean clothes, get enough sleep
This is the term for the lowest amount per hour that you can legally get paid
Minimum wage
Bonus: what is minimum wage in MA?
This is a conversation between you and a potential employer where they will decide if you are going to work there
Interview
Name 3 jobs that start with the letter T
Teacher, tax accountant, tech support, translator, therapist, truck driver, taxi driver, tour guide, travel agent, trainer
This type of post-secondary education is a degree earned after about two years of study in a particular area
Associate degree
This is when you should use your cell phone at work
During a break
This is the term for the way you get to work and how long that takes
Commute
This is what you should wear to an interview -- be specific!
Khakis or slacks, polo or button down shirt, close-toed shoes, skirt or dress below the knee, blouse
This is the term for a type of job when you typically work less than 20 hours per week
This type of post-secondary education is a degree awarded after four years of classes
Bachelor's degree
Earn money, learn new things, help people, pursue interests, connect with others/their community
These are extra perks you can get in addition to what you are paid
Benefits
Bonus: can you name some benefits?
This is the department in charge of hiring new people, as well as handling their concerns
Human Resources (HR)
Name 2 jobs you do NOT need a Bachelor's degree for
Electrician, plumber, fitness instructor, veterinary technician, dental hygienist, certified nursing assistant (CNA), nail technician, landscaper, restaurant cook
This is the type of school where you can earn an Associate degree
Community college, some 4-year colleges and universities
Name 3 things you can do to show good customer service
Smile, make the customer feel welcome, listen, be honest, respect other's time, practice good hygiene