Life Skills Trivia
Why are values important?
To stand true to who you are, and what makes you happy.
What is a job fair?
Where people that are hiring can meet people looking for jobs, all in one place.
If an employer asks for a reference, what are they wanting?
People you know who will speak well about you to an employer
What is budgeting?
A plan made in advance regarding the expenditure of money based on available income.
What is Spongebob's main value?
Dedication- to get his driver's license, Driven- making the best krabby patties, Friendship- jellyfishing with Patrick and loving Squidward
What are good techniques to reach goals?
Writing down goals by importance, chunking goals into smaller tasks, putting phone aside to work on goals, remove distractions out of environment
Why is time management important in the workplace?
Helps complete tasks efficiently, meet deadlines, helps you stay organized, helps you become a reliable coworker
What is appropriate to wear to a job interview?
Button up shirt, trousers, slacks, dark dress pants, black jeans (no rips), blouse, close toed shoes (boots, flats, presentable shoes)
What’s a smart way to track your spending
use a notebook, spreadsheet, or app
In the To: field of an email, who is the email meant for?
The main recipient of the email. The recipient expected to take action from the email.
How are good sleep hygiene habits important?
Feeling fully rested to conquer the day.
Boosts cognitive performance (critical for memory consolidation, problem-solving, and learning).
Improve emotional regulation (can better manage stress, frustration, negative moods).
Improves physical health & energy.
Why is communication in the workplace important?
Reduces misunderstandings and prevent conflict, boosts efficiency, supports teamwork, improves morale
What should you never tell during an interview
Negative experiences/opinions with past employer.
How can you estimate your income for a week?
Multiply hours you will work by your rate, consider/subtract taxes taken out
When should you CC an email? (fun fact: CC stands for carbon copy)
To send a copy of an email to other's like your boss, or colleagues to keep them in the loop.
Find marketable skills such as a painter posting their artwork on a website like Etsy and marketing their art through social media and in-person events (like farmer's market, gallery showing)
Why is workplace gossip risky even when it seems harmless?
It damages trust, professionalism, and can create conflict.
How can you prepare for an in-person interview?
Research the company. Reread the role you are planning to fill. Reread your resume to job your memory on past work experiences to bring up. Confirm your interview date, time, and location. Prepare questions for the position. Plan a formal outfit. Prepare answers to typical interview questions.
What is the first step in creating a budget?
Listing your monthly income and expenses.
Knowing how much you earn and spend is the foundation of budgeting. You can’t plan what you don’t track.
Upon discharge, what type of providers should you have established for aftercare?
Therapist & psychiatrist
You take out a $500 loan and have to pay back $550. What is the extra money you have to pay back called?
Interest fee
what are examples of minimizing workplace distractions?
Creating dedicated focus time, putting your personal phone away, limit multitasking
What is the best way to respond to the question: "Why do you want this job?"
Indicate how you can make valuable contributions in this job
What is are examples of a 'fixed expense'?
Mortgage or rent payments, car insurance, car payment, utilities.
Fixed expenses stay the same each month.
When should you start contacting referrals?
IMMEDIATELY jk The sooner the better. Goal is to go into IOP already having established thx/psychiatrist. But again, sooner the better.