Life Skills
What are three stores that you could get interview clothes at?
What is an interview?
How can I identify scam messages?
use urgency, offer improbable rewards, contain poor grammar, or ask for personal information through suspicious links
What is an elevator pitch useful for?
quickly communicating a compelling message about yourself, your product, or your business to potential clients, investors, or employers in a short amount of time,
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
How long should a resume be
1 page
Name 3 grocery stores I could shop at.
Varies
What are cover letters used for?
to introduce yourself to potential employers, highlight your relevant skills and experience, and explain why you're a good fit for the specific job and company
Name 2 ways you can make sure you pay bills on time.
auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc.
Name any of the 5 conflict management styles discussed in group
Standing your ground: not backing down
Accommodating: Yielding to another’s perspective and incorporating it over your own
Avoiding: Stepping back to sidestep the conflict
Collaborating: Working together to find a win-win solution
Compromising: Finding a middle ground
Give me an example of what an appropriate interview outfit for a boy and girl would be.
answers vary
What is comparison shopping
a way of learning about the different prices at which a product or service is sold before buying that product or service
What are 3 different occupations people may have at the grocery store
Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager ect.
Name 5 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc.
What are 3 utilities needed for housing?
electricity, gas, water, sewer, Internet, telephone, cable TV, security systems and, trash collection
What is the form that that shows all your job experience, education etc.?
Resume
How can you be involved in your community?
Volunteering, civic engagement, Jr Lifeguard
Name 2 companies that you could apply to become a bank teller.
Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, Fifth Third, Bank of Tampa, SunTrust, SunCoast, Bank Of America, etc.
what is the difference between credit card and debit cards
credit cards provide a line of credit, allowing you to borrow money and pay it back later, while debit cards directly access funds from your checking account
What is a poor credit score?
Poor: 300–579
Fair: 580–669
Good: 670–739
Very Good: 740–799
Excellent: 800–850
Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
List some coping skills to use during community involvement like work or volunteering
various
What should you do at the end of an interview?
Ask the employers questions and then thank them
a list of all the money you receive and all the things you spend money on every month
budgeting