Vocabulary
Etiquette
Jobs for High Schoolers
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100

This is what you fill out when you want to get a job

Application

100

This is the word for the rules you have to follow regarding what you wear to work

Dress code

100

This person puts your groceries in bags

Bagger

100

Name a job you do outside

Camp counselor, landscaper, firefighter, police officer, farmer, lifeguard, etc.

100

This is what you should do if you're not sure how to do a task at work

Ask for help

200

This is a conversation you have in order to try to get a job

Interview

200

True or false? 

You should arrive on time or early to work each day

True

200

This person watches children when their parents aren't home

Babysitter

200

Name a job you do inside

Cashier, clerk, teacher, engineer, doctor, bagger, server, warehouse worker, etc.

200

This is the facial expression you should make when greeting a customer

Smile

300

This is a document you create that shows your work experience, education, and skills

Resume

300

This is what you should do if you are sick and can't come to work

Call your boss

300

This person brings your food to you at a restaurant

Server (waiter/waitress)

300

Name a job that begins with the letter "B"

Bagger, bus driver, baker, barista, bookkeeper, businessman, busser, bellhop, bookseller, etc.

300

This is what you should wear to an interview (be specific!)

Slacks/khakis, blouse, button-down shirt, polo, close-toed shoes, dress or skirt below the knee

400

This is the term for recording when you start working

"Clock in" or "punch in"

400

This is when you should use your cell phone at work

During your break or when you're done working for the day

400

This person scans groceries and takes payment for those groceries

Cashier

400

Name a job that requires a uniform

Police officer, firefighter, nurse, doctor, dentist, military, chef, etc.

400

These are reasons that people work

To make money, to learn new things, to help people, to do something they're interested in, etc.

500

This is the term for the LEAST amount that you can get paid per hour to work

Minimum wage ($12.41/hour in VA)

500

True or false?

You can take supplies from work (like paper, toilet paper, pens) to use at home

False

500

This person works at a department store (Macy's, TJ Maxx, etc.)

Retail associate

500

Name a job you do not need to go to college for

Cashier, bagger, server, electrician, plumber, flight attendant, postal worker, hair stylist, etc.

(Note: some of these jobs require more training, but not a traditional college degree)

500

This is something you need to get from your school if you are under 15 and get a job

Work permit

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