Working 101
Paychecks
Sticky Situations
Resumes
Job Applications
100

True or False: Some jobs might require extra education or previous work experience. 

True!

100

True or False: A paycheck is money an employer gives an employee for work performed. 

True! 

100

True or False: Workplace problems only have one solution

False
100

How long should a resume be? 

1 page

100

What is a job application? 

A paper or digital form you have to fill out to apply for a job

200

Name 2 reasons someone might want to work/have a job. 

Money

to use their skills

to be independent

support family and loved ones

pay bills

save to buy something fun

200

How much money does John Doe make per hour? 


$20.00/hour

200

What is the FIRST step to problem solving at work? 

A: Brainstorm solutions

B. Try a solution and see if it worked

C. Identify the problem

200

Name 3 things that SHOULD be on a resume. 

Name

phone number

email

work experience

volunteer experience

special skills

200

True or false: You should always use a pencil on paper job applications. 

False - you should always use black or blue pen. 

300

True or False: Volunteer jobs are required to pay you minimum wage. 

False: Volunteer jobs are unpaid. 

300


taxes/deductions

300

You are scheduled to work from 12:00 – 7:00 on Saturday. Your friend asks you if you want to go see a at 4:30 PM on Saturday. You really want to see this movie and would like to spend time with your friend. What can you do?

Suggest another time to see the movie or say you can't go

300

Name 3 things that should NOT be on a resume. 

Social security number

full address

names of pets

favorite foods

your moms phone number

300

What are 3 questions you will need to ask on a job application? 

Name

work history 

education

availability 

400

How many hours of work per week is considered "Full-Time"? 

40 hours

400

What is the pay date? 

9/25

400

You stayed up all night playing video games. You call your boss in the morning to tell her you will be late to work. Your boss asks you to come to her office when you arrive. What is the problem? 

Being late to work because you are tired from staying up all night is not a valid reason to miss your shift. 

400

What can you start doing in high school to make sure you have a strong resume when you are ready to work? 

Join clubs

sports teams

extracurriculars

SYEP

volunteer 

400
Name 2 things that are ILLEGAL to ask on a job application. 

height, weight

age

marital status

religion

politics

birthplace

500

What is an "entry-level" job? What is an example? 

A job that requires little to no previous experience or education. 

500

Why is it important to read your paystub every time you get paid? 

To make sure that you were paid the correct amount (not too much or too little). 
500

You arrive to work at CVS and are looking forward to stocking shelves because you can listen to your favorite music while doing it. After you clock in, your manager tells you that you will be working at the register instead. You are disappointed and don’t want to work at the register. What should you do?

Be flexible and do what is asked that day. Maybe you can stock shelves next time! 

500

What is a professional reference?

Someone who can speak to a potential employer about your strengths and skills. 

500

Who can you ask for help filling out a job application? 

Family

Counselors

Teachers

Therapists 

Other trusted adults

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