Problem Solving
What is the first step in the problem-solving process?
Identify the problem.
Name one post-high school path.
College, trade school, military, or workforce.
A plan for spending and saving money.
What is a budget?
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Name one soft skill employers value.
Punctuality, communication, teamwork, motivation.
What is one common obstacle that can affect decision making?
Peer pressure, emotions, or lack of information.
Name one way to pay for college.
Scholarships, grants, loans, savings, or work-study.
What is the difference between a need and a want?
Needs are necessary for living; wants are things you would like but do not need.
Why is feedback important when creating goals?
It helps improve and adjust your plan.
Building professional relationships that can lead to opportunities.
What is networking?
What does it mean to think critically?
Analyzing information carefully before making a decision.
What are transferable skills?
Skills that can be used in many different jobs.
The increase in prices of goods and services over time.
What is inflation?
How are mental and physical health connected?
They influence and affect each other.
Give one example of nonverbal communication.
Body language, facial expressions, posture, eye contact.
What is rhetoric?
Language used to persuade or influence others.
Name one trade industry.
Construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, automotive, etc.
Name one type of investment.
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement accounts.
How can peer influence affect mental health?
Peers can encourage positive or negative behaviors.
What should you do after an interview?
Send a thank-you email or message.
Why is critical thinking important when solving problems?
It helps evaluate options and make better decisions.
Money earned from working or investments.
What is income?
Name one type of tax.
Income tax, sales tax, property tax.
Why should you be open to change in careers?
Interests and opportunities can evolve over time.
Why do tone and voice matter in communication?
They affect how your message is understood.