Career Experience
Your work attendance will never matter.
True or False?
False
Your work attendance will become a long lasting record on what type of worker you will be.
Which of these is something that was or will be a key turning point in your life?
A. The weekend starting on Friday
B. Meeting up with a friend for a movie
C. Finishing high school and entering the adult world
C. Finishing high school and entering the adult world.
Your actions and the actions of others.
How much sleep should you get every night?
You should get at least 7-8 hours every night.
A payment card that borrows money from a bank to pay for a purchase and you have to later pay it back with interest is which form of payment?
A. Debit card
B. Credit card
B. Credit card
Which one of these is NOT a strategy that can assist you with good attendance at work:
A. Use an alarm clock
B. stay up late to get things done before work the next day
C. know and keep track of your work schedule
D. Make work attendance your highest priority
B. stay up late to get things done before work the next day.
What should you do when you're given a lease while trying to rent an apartment.
A. Sign it as soon as possible so you don't lose out, even if you don't understand it.
B. Read it well before signing it.
C. Make sure you understand it and ask a trusted adult to help you, if you do not.
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Danny's team just lost the championship soccer game. Danny's fists are clenched, his body is tense, and his eyebrows are scrunched together. What mood is Danny in?
He is in a bad mood and feeling upset. (angry or frustrated)
Which one of these is a source of "good fat"?
A. ground beef
B. chicken skin
C. french fries
D. avocados
D. avocados
What are some decisions do you need to make after high school, when you enter the adult world?
After high school you will have to decide where to live and whether you will go to college, start a business or enter the workforce.
What are the most common types of workplace accidents?
Slips, Trips, and Falls (also know as STFs)
What do you initially have to pay for when entering into a rental agreement?
The first month's rent and a security deposit.
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Anytime we are around other people we should think about our actions and how they will make others _____?______.
Feel
What are some strategies you can use to reduce stress?
Eat healthy, get plenty of rest, smile and laugh, get social support, learn to organize your life, think positively, find time to relax, and exercise
Bailey watches her sister read a letter from the college she applied to. Her sister jumps up and down, her eyes wide, and her face smiling. What mood is Bailey's sister in?
She is excited and happy.
If employees regularly have good attendance, how will that affect the business?
It can affect the success of the business positively.
What is a landlord?
The person that owns a room, apartment, or a house and rents it to a person.
What cues should you look for when trying to decide if someone means what they say or is using a disguised thought.
facial expression
tone of voice
body language
the environment/situation(do the words match)
How can stress be beneficial?
Stress can be beneficial for gaining needed energy and alertness to overcome difficult challenges and pressures.
What is a variable expense? Give me one example
Expenses that change every month, such as gas for the car, doctor bills, bills for food, cell phone, electricity, or clothing.
Approximately how many workplace accidents occur yearly?
A. 500,000
B. 700
C. 3,000,000
C. 3,000,000 (over 3million injuries occur in the workplace yearly)
What should you consider when looking for an apartment to rent?
Affordability
Location
Your needs
What does "reading the room" mean?
Reading the Room is knowing what to do in a situation and knowing how to adjust behavior to fit the situation. We use different clues to help us figure it out. We think about the rules for that particular place, We look at what’s happening, observe others’ moods, and guess how others would want us to act.
Which of these can be caused by stress?
A. A difficult time eating or sleeping
B. Feeling anxious or depressed
C. Headaches and stomach problems
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What are some common causes people have workplace accidents?
Laziness, being distracted or tired, alcohol and drug use, overconfidence, and ignoring safety rules or procedures.