High School
How many credits do you need to graduate high school in Ontario?
30 (18 mandatory and 12 optional)
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is included with your resume to introduce you to the prospective employer. Your cover letter is the place to sell your skills and show your interest in the position. It's a great chance to highlight achievements that would make you an ideal candidate for the job.
What is the current minimum wage in Ontario?
$14.35
Name 3 Careers in the Arts.
Examples: Actor, News Broadcaster, Writer, Painter, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Fashion Designer, Musician
Person who starts their own business
Entrepreneur
Name 3 Pathways for what a high school student can do after graduation.
Workplace, College, University
Name the 5 main sections that are on a resume.
Summary of Qualifications, Education, Experience, Awards, Interests
How many hours a week is a typical full time job?
Acceptable Answers: 35 - 40 hours a week.
Name 3 STEM Careers.
Examples: Computer Programmer, Coder, Network Technician, Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer, Engineer, Chemist, Pharmaceutical Researcher, Statistician, Data Analyst.
A person who creates digital marketing materials such as logos, posters and websites.
Graphic designer
What standardized test do you need to take in order to graduate? What grade is it in?
Grade 10 Literacy Test
Name 3 items of clothing a person should NOT wear to an interview
Examples: graphic tees, sneakers, hats, highlighter nail polish, showing undergarments, shorts
What sort of benefits can you get a full-time job? Name three
Pension, Vacation Days, Health Benefits
Name 3 Careers in the Government
Examples: Police, Fire Department, Lawyer, Social Worker, City Councilman, Teacher, Homeland Security, Park Ranger.
Ophthalmologist
Ms Jivan got 90% in Math, 80% in English, 88% in Art and 92% in Business. What is her average for the term? You can use a calculator!
(90 + 80 + 88 + 92)/4
= 87.5%
Name 3 acceptable items of clothing that you can wear to an interview
Examples: suit, tie, jacket, slacks, dress shoes, briefcase, skirts, dresses, blazers, pants
What is a labour union? What 3 types of jobs that have them?
A labor union or trade union is an organized group of workers who unite to make decisions about conditions affecting their work. Labor unions strive to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our nation.
health care, construction, education
Name 3 Careers in Business.
Examples: Marketing, Accountant, Public Relations, Management, CEO, Banker, Real Estate, Human Resources.
A person who studies dead bodies
forensic pathologist
What are the names of at least one of HB's Guidance Counsellors?
A - F Adrian Koene
G - I Kuljit Dhadde
J - O Sophia Chaudhery
P - R Sharmaine Hinds-Paul
S - Z Wilf Walker
Name 3 people you can use as a reference for a job.
Examples: teacher, coach, counselor, club leader, supervisor, pastor, counselor.
The average person changes their job ___ times in their lifetime.
5-7 times
Name 3 Careers in the medical field, other than a doctor. (Types of doctors count!)
Examples: Nurse, Physician's Assistant, Dental Hygenist
Person who cleans teeth, takes X-rays, sanitizes tools
Dental hygienist