#Basic = Basic Skills
Name the two things you should include at the beginning and end of a professional email
Greeting & Salutation
What should you resume include?
Job and education history, special skills
What’s a common money-related mistake many students make each year?
Take out excess loans
How should you separate your laundry?
Whites, lights, darks, & delicates
What’s the curfew on campus?
None
Aside from a spare, what else do you need to change a tire?
A lug wrench and a car jack
What’s something you can do after an interview to possibly increase your chances of getting the job?
Send a thank you letter or follow-up email
What’s it called when you have excess money left over after you pay your bills?
Disposable income
You’re not getting along or having a disagreement with your roommate, what’s the first thing you should do?
Have a civil conversation with your roommate about what’s bothering you
What is Emory’s official method of communication for the entire campus?
Emory Email
What’s the first thing you should do if you get a minor burn?
Cool the burn (ex: running under cool water)
To get real world experience, you might choose to complete an
Internship
What is considered a “good” credit score?
Anything above a 700
How often should you wash your sheets?
Every two weeks
What are the ways you can make a counseling appointment?
Call or go to the Counseling Center
Name 2 things you should do when you get the cold or flu at Oxford
Make an appointment at student health center
Email your professor if you plan to miss class
Cancel your work shifts/notify supervisor
Contain your sickness! Just because you’re sick doesn’t mean other need to be!
This set of skills is often overlooked but commonly requested by employers from all fields.
Soft Skills.
Examples: strong work ethic, good communication, positive attitude, time management, etc.
When you borrow money – through a loan or credit card – what is being accumulated?
Interest
True or False: The department of Residential Education and Service can make you clean your room.
True
If you notice something isn’t working properly in the residence halls like your AC or water pressure, what do you do
Fill out a work request
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity
What should you always come prepared with for the conclusion of an interview?
Questions for the employer
A good rule of thumb is to save __% of each pay check.
20
What can you throw in the landfill bins on campus?
Styrofoam
For every 1 credit hour you take, how many hours of studying should be done outside of class?
3 hours