Youth Employment Trends
True or false: Teens that work during their high school years tend to be more wealthy in their lives than students that don't.
True
Name a piece of equipment that an Imaging Tech would be trained to use.
CT scanner, ultrasound/sonography scanner, MRI machine, mammography unit, Doppler unit
The ability to send and receive information effectively.
Communication
What type of clothes should you NOT typically wear to an interview?
Clothing that is:
too casual ( i.e., jeans, graphic tees, pajamas), not clean/neat, too fancy/flashy (i.e, a tuxedo and top hat)
You are having a disagreement with a colleague on your team. Who do you reach out to for help first?
Your direct supervisor
What industry hires the most young people in the US?
Retail
Name a healthcare career that doesn't interact directly with patients.
Lab positions, healthcare administration, insurance
Organizing and prioritizing how to use time effectively.
Time Management
What information should be at the top of your resume?
Contact Information
(Name, phone number, email, etc.)
True or false: If you make a mistake at work, it is best to hide it and hope no one notices.
False
What is the average wage per hour of a high school student in the US?
$17
It takes at least _____ years of college/training to become a medical doctor.
10 years
Being able to adapt to new things quickly.
Flexibility
True or false: Calling an employer every day after your interview will let them know you're dedicated, and will increase your chances of getting the job.
False. (Send a thank you email instead!)
Name a time when gossiping is appropriate in the workplace.
Never!
Youth employment rates jump up significantly each year during this month.
June (Summer jobs!)
What do we call professionals that draw blood for procedures, testing, or donation?
Phlebotomist
Being able to identify a problem, analyze it, and find a solution.
Problem Solving Skills
A _______ is attached to a resume to expand upon relevant experience/achievements, explain gaps in employment or other parts of your resume, and persuade the employer that you are a good fit for the position.
Cover letter
Being absent from work without prior approval, and without contacting your supervisor, is known as a _______.
"No-call, No-show"
Young people are known for _____ , which they do 3 times more than those in older generations.
Job Jumping
What is the name of the licensing test that nurses have to take?
NCLEX
The ability to see a need and do something about it, without being told to.
Initiative
Name something you can put on your resume if you have no prior employment experience.
Volunteer work, extracurricular activities, school projects, etc.
"Dear *Position Title*,"
OR
"To whom it may concern,"