Hire or Fire
Skills to Pay the Bills
You're a STARR
Let's Take PAWS
Take a Journey
100

Steve Jobs was fired from this company but it wasn't for eating all of the fruit.

What is Apple?

100

This is one of the most in-demand degrees by employers for its wide range of skills and competencies that can be applied in a workplace.

What is an Arts degree?

100

When sharing examples of past experiences what is the first thing you should start with?

What is situation/scenario.

100

No, I won't take it _______ (like this) if you don't come to my party. Sniff. Sniff.

What is personal(ly)

100

Once you get the hang of things, it is an easy system to use to help find you a job, and it is certainly the opposite of complicated.

What is Symplicity.

200

This university program helps students get a jumpstart on their career and helps develop skills for the workplace.

What is co-op?

200

This product helps to showcase your work and gives employers a look at what you could do for them.

What is a portfolio?

200

It's a lot of people's favourite type of movie. Personally, I like comedies. 

What is action.

200

The song by Rihanna that gets stuck in your head while you're doing this M-F. 

What is work/by Rihanna.

200

The average Canadian will hold this many jobs in their lifetime.

What is 15?

300

Hiring managers spend about this much time scanning a resume. 

What is 20 seconds?

300

If you write every paper at 3am the night before it's due you might need to brush up on this skill.

What is time management?

300

This type of interview question is an insight into your thoughts and actions.

What is behavioural-based?

300

Puppy paws are great and should be everywhere. Where else can PAWS be used?

What is in/to interviews?

300

Don't get it twisted. Your career advisor will say that most career journeys are the opposite of this household item. 

What is a ladder?

400

 Ignoring safety rules at the workplace is dangerous and could be grounds for termination. What is the governing body that would determine safety in the workplace?

What is WorkSafeBC?

400

Seeing a failure or setback as an opportunity to learn and grow, can help you strengthen what important competency?

What is resilience?

400

If you're going to ask a prospective employer to take the time to learn about you, your skills and experience, it is a wise move to make sure it is this.

What is relevant?

400

A faculty at this university has the second largest co-op program in Canada.

What is UBC.

400

I might accept one of these in the 21st century economy for some quick cash. And no, thankfully it doesn't require the use of any musical instruments or singing.

What is a gig/gig economy job.

500

Bullying and harassment are illegal in the workplace and could be grounds for termination. What organization in BC would you file a complaint? 

What is the BC Human Rights Tribunal?

500

The Government of Canada identifies this competency as one of the most important.

What is adaptability

500

A strong resume will highlight accomplishments from your previous positions. It won't only list this. 

What is task?

500

Stop and think about it. The ability to do this is an important component of personal and professional growth.

what is reflect/self-reflection

500

Harvard Business Review reports that men will apply to 100% of the job postings think they can do and want to do. What is the percentage of women who do this?

What is 60%.