Education & Training
What is post secondary education?
Education or training after high school
What is a resume?
A paper that lists your skills, education, and work experience.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Clean, neat clothes that are appropriate for the job.
What is a budget?
A plan for how to spend and save your money.
What does it mean to have a good work ethic?
Being dependable, responsible, honest, respectful, and willing to do your job well.
Name a place where you learn specific hands on job skills?
Trade School
You don't have work experience. Name two things you could include on a resume.
Volunteer work, school activities, or personal skills
What should you do before an interview?
Research the company and practice interview questions.
What is a security deposit when renting an apartment?
Money you pay before moving in that may be used to cover damage or unpaid rent.
Your supervisor gives you a task while you are already working on something else. What should you do?
Listen, explain what you are currently working on, and ask which task should be the priority.
You want education after high school but don't want to attend college for four years. What is another option?
Trade school or a certification program
You find a job posting online. What things should you check before applying?
Job duties, qualifications, and work hours
Your bus or your ride is delayed, and you may arrive late for your interview. What should you do?
Contact the interviewer right away, explain the delay, and ask if you can still meet or need to reschedule.
You are moving into an apartment. Besides rent, name expenses you should plan for.
Utilities, groceries, transportation, and internet
You notice a coworker using equipment in an unsafe way. What should you do?
Stay safe, warn the coworker if safe, and tell a supervisor.
You are planning to attend college or a training program. What can help you pay for it?
Fasfa, scholarships and grants
An online application asks for work experience, but you have never been employed. What should you do?
Volunteer work, school projects, extracurricular activities, certifications, relevant skills, awards, or community involvement.
You are asked about a weakness during an interview. How can you answer honestly while still making a good impression?
Share something you need to improve and explain how you are working on it.
Your monthly bills are more than the money you earn. What should you do?
Cut unnecessary spending, make a budget, and find ways to increase your income.
Your coworker makes a rude comment about you in front of other employees. How can you respond professionally?
Stay calm, respond respectfully, and tell a supervisor if needed.
You want a career that requires special training or education. What should you do before choosing a program?
Inquire about the requirements to be accepted
You submit ten job applications but receive no interviews. What are things you could do to improve your chances?
Improve your resume, check your applications for mistakes, and apply for jobs that match your skills.
An Employee asks you to tell them about yourself. What are they looking for?
Talk about your skills, strengths, and why you want the job.
What is an example of an emergency expense?
A tooth Ache, Flat Tire , Car Repair , medical bills
You have goals you want to reach, like saving money, showing up to school on time, and finishing job training. How can you decide what to do first and make a plan to reach your goals?
Choose what is most important, make a plan, and set small goals with deadlines.