Employability Skills
This means showing up on time and ready to work every shift.
What is reliability?
This life skill helps you plan how to spend and save your money.
What is budgeting?
This means being polite and saying “please” and “thank you.”
This means being polite and saying “please” and “thank you.”
This document lists your skills, education, and experience.
What is a resume?
In New Jersey, you must be at least this age to work most jobs.
What is 14?
This skill involves working well with coworkers and supporting your team.
What is teamwork?
This means making smart, responsible choices, even when no one is watching.
What is responsibility?
This skill involves understanding how others feel.
This skill involves understanding how others feel.
This document explains why you want the job and why you’re a good fit.
What is a cover letter?
This document may be required for teens to work legally.
What is working papers / employment certificate?
This means showing up on time and ready to work every shift.
What is communication?
This skill helps you handle challenges and bounce back from mistakes.
What is resilience?
This means solving disagreements calmly and respectfully.
This means solving disagreements calmly and respectfully.
This section of a resume often includes teamwork, communication, and time management.
What is the skills section?
In New Jersey, teens can only apply for working papers after receiving this from an employer.
What is a job offer?
This means being willing to learn new tasks and accept feedback.
What is a positive attitude OR willingness to learn?
This involves setting goals and working toward them step by step.
What is goal setting?
This is using body language like eye contact and posture to communicate.
What is nonverbal communication?
This is something you should NOT include on a resume.
What is inappropriate social media / slang / irrelevant info?
This workplace law ensures safe working conditions.
What is OSHA / workplace safety laws?
This skill helps you complete tasks on time and manage school, work, and activities.
What is time management?
This skill helps you rank tasks and decide what needs to be done first when you’re busy.
What is prioritization?
This skill involves adjusting how you act depending on the situation (friends vs. workplace).
What is professionalism OR social awareness?
If you are applying to a clothing store, your cover letter and resume should mention customer service and fashion. What is this called?
What is tailoring/customizing your material?
In New Jersey, younger teens (14–15) can only work a limited number of hours during the school week... about this many total hours per week.
What is 18 hours?