Common Ground & SMART Goals
If you are not able to attend program, you are expected to tell your Program Manager and your Big at least ___ hours before our meeting time.
24
True or False: Anything listed in the "experience" section of your resume must be formal, paid work experience.
False
When is the last day of school for students on the NYC DOE calendar?
Tuesday, June 27th
Which artist performed at the Super Bowl halftime show this year?
Rihanna
The "S" in SMART Goals stands for:
Specific
It is important to maintain consistent ___ ___ with your interviewer during your conversation.
Eye Contact
What date is the summer solstice?
June 21st
The whopper is a popular menu item at which fast food establishment?
Burger King
This should not be out during program unless it is being used for an activity.
Cell phone
________ is a business and employment-focused social media platform that allows you to connect with people in a professional manner.
The Cyclone is a roller coaster at which New York amusement park?
Coney Island (Luna Park)
Who did Forbes name the youngest "self-made billionaire ever" in 2019?
Kylie Jenner
Our BBBS of NYC program is designed to be a ____ ____ in which all participants feel supported and comfortable expressing themselves.
Safe Space
What is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a brief way of introducing yourself, getting across a key point or two, and making a connection with someone.
What is the traditional birthstone for the month of July?
Ruby
The Bryant Park location of the New York Public Library features Patience and Fortitude, two large marble statues of what animal?
Lion
The "A" in SMART Goals stands for:
Achievable/Attainable
All BBBS of NYC Littles are eligible to apply for the _______ _______ awards. Recipients of this award can share this on their resumes and college applications.
Academic Recognition
Which country consumes more ice cream per capita than any other country, with an average of 7.5 gallons per person per year?
New Zealand
The ________ Scholarship provides tuition awards to eligible students attending New York State's public colleges and universities (SUNY and CUNY). This scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY college tuition-free.
Excelsior