Life Skills
If you buy 2 cheese burgers at Wendy's and each of them cost $3.69, how much did you spend?
You can use a calculator.
$7.38
What is an 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.
Name 2 local colleges
Green River College
Highline College
Renton Tech
University of Washington
Tell me 2 tasks a waiter or waitress may need to perform when working.
Set the table, take orders, make change, carry food, clean up, 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?
pin number
Give an example of an appropriate interview outfit from head to toe.
Neat hair. Clean, not stained or ripped, pants (or a skirt) with collared shirt and clean shoes.
Name a local grocery store
Safeway, Fred Meyers, QFC, etc.
Tell me 2 skills a cashier should have
Can count money
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
Knowledge of products in the store
Computer skills
Name 2 ways you can pay bills.
Pay in-person, set up auto-pay, pay online, pay over the phone, mail check
Yesterday I went out to eat at McDonald's. I spent $7.35. I paid with a $10.00 bill. How much change did I get back?
$2.65
What is the form that you fill out if you want to apply for a job? And what should you attach with it?
A job application and resume.
Name 2 transportation services you could use to get around if you don't have a license.
The public bus, Uber, Lyft, ride share, etc.
What are 2 different jobs at a grocery store
Stocker, bagger, cashier, deli worker, baker, manager etc
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
Rent, cable, internet, phone, electricity, gas, water, garbage, phone, etc.
I went to work at 3:00 PM and worked until 9:00 PM. How many hours did I work?
6 hours
What do you call the group of people (parents, case managers, teachers, occupational therapists,etc...) you can count on to help you transition into adulthood?
the IEP team
Name a place where you can access books and the internet for free.
A library
Name 2 responsibilities of a bank teller.
Count money, cash checks, receive deposits, make money orders, open accounts, account transactions, process transfers, loan payments etc.
Name 2 outside chores you would need to do to maintain where you live.
Trash and recycling to the curb, mow the lawn, watering plants, raking, snow shoveling, etc.
I want to see a movie that begins at 7:30PM. It takes me 30 minutes to get to the theater from my house. What time do I need to leave to arrive before the movie starts?
Any time between 6:45PM and 7:00PM
What do you call the people you put on your resume that employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
Name some people you may find inside of the city hall.
The mayor, city clerks, city council, etc...
Name 2 occupations you would need a college degree for.
Teacher, doctor, dentist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, school principal, etc...
Name 4 inside chores you would need to do to maintain where you live.
Take out the trash, wash dishes, wash laundry, cook meals, clean the bathroom, recycle, make the bed, feed the dog etc