Career Exploration
A career that you not only get to be referred to as a doctor, but also spend your days with other people's pets!
Vet/veterinarian
The process of effectively communicating one's needs and wants
On a job application, what does the acronym "DOB" stand for?
Date of birth
Before getting an interview, everyone is expected to submit one of these to a potential employer.
Application
Explain to the best of your ability what a budget is
A plan of how you will spend your money each month
Someone that spends their day in a kitchen preparing delicious meals for paying customers
Cook/Chef
True or False:
Allowing yourself to feel your feelings means there is something wrong with you
FALSE - allowing yourself to feel your feelings helps you understand them better!
True or False:
"Business casual" means you can wear sweatpants to work
False
True or False:
You are allowed to decline a job offer after accepting
True
True or False:
It is safe to give out your personal information (social security number, address, school, etc.) over the phone and via email
Why?
Name 5 careers in skilled trades
1. Electrician
2. HVAC
3. Pipefitter
4. LPN
5. Welder
Name 3 people who can help you advocate if you are struggling
Parents, Ms. Alivia/teachers, friends
Give 2 potential consequences to being consistently late to work.
1. getting fired
2. coworkers don't like you
What is 1 difference between part-time and full-time work?
The number of hours worked per week, available benefits, pay
How would you know that a text you received is from a scammer?
Bad grammar, fake emergency, suspicious link, unknown number
Give 3 examples of jobs that involve high level math skills.
Electrician, accountant, veterinarian
An adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties
Ex: extra breaks, headphones in noisy environments, etc.
Accommodation
Give 3 examples of daily tasks of someone with good hygiene
1. brush your teeth/hair
2. deodorant/bathe
3. wear clean clothes
What are employers asking for when they request "I9" information? What should you bring?
Verification of being legally allowed to work; birth certificate, SS card & license/ID card
Purchased protection against financial loss caused by accidents, natural disasters, etc.
Hint: home, auto, life, etc.
Insurance
Explain the difference between an apprenticeship and an internship
Apprenticeships are regulated, long-term, paid positions that train participants in a skilled trade.
Internships tend to be unpaid & short-term, and they may offer college credit instead of a wage
What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Providing protection for Americans with disabilities against discrimination based on disability.
Give 2 examples of someone that you could use as a professional reference and 2 examples of someone you could not
Could: previous employer, teacher
Could not: parents, grandparents
List the top 5 qualities/skills employers are looking for when hiring.
1. Reliable
2. Teamwork
3. Communication
4. Problem-solving
5. Time management
Explain the difference between paying rent and paying a mortgage
Rent = borrow
Mortgage = own