Life Skills
What is something you should do every morning before you leave your house?
Brush your teeth, Brush your hair, Shower, Change your clothes. . . .
What is a job interview?
When you meet with an employer so they can talk to you and see if you would be a good fit for the job opening and vice versa.
You should do this, before crossing the road.
Stop, look both ways, use cross walk signs, look both ways again
Tell me 3 tasks a wait person may need to perform when working.
Take orders, make change, carry food etc.
What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?
rent
What is the 4 digit code you have to use a debit card called?
personal identification number (pin)
Give me an example of what you would wear to a job interview.
answers vary
Name 3 grocery stores I could find healthy foods.
Any grocery store, Health food stores, etc.
Tell me 3 skills you may need to become a construction worker.
Strong, Independent, Know tools, Safety etc.
Name 2 ways you can make sure you pay bills on time.
auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc.
What are ways you can figure out how long it will take and how to get somewhere?
Apple Maps, Google Maps
If they ask you "What is a strength of yours?" in a job interview, what would you say?
answers vary
Who is the current President of the United States?
Biden
What are 3 different occupations people may have at the grocery store
Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager, etc.
Name 5 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, phone, car etc.
What are some examples of utilities?
electricity, gas, water, sewer, Internet, telephone, cable TV, security systems and, trash collection
What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume
Name one place or person you can get help from?
Job Coach, house staff, psychologist, trusted peer, psychologist, social worker, care coordinator, Hospital, Police Station
Name 2 companies that you could apply to become a bank teller.
M&T bank, Community Bank, Credit Union, Citizens
Name 3 outside household tasks you would need to perform outside to maintain where you live.
mow the lawn, weeding, watering plants, raking, landscaping, gardening, etc.
List at least 3 "Public Transportation" options you can think of:
Uber, Community Bus, Train
Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?
Professional References
DAILY DOUBLE (everyone has to answer) What tourist spot would you recommend to newcomers in Buffalo ?
answers may vary
Name 4 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc.
Name 5 different appliances you would find in a house.
washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator,