Job Skills
Interview Etiquette
Blue Collar or White Collar
To Degree or Not to Degree
Mystery Questions
100

The ability to be able to interact and socialize with others

What are communication skills? 

100

This is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments needed to apply for a job 

What is a resume? 

100

Construction Worker 

Blue Collar 

100

Truck driver 

No formal education needed, however you need to obtain a Commercial Driver's License

100

A job/position that is does not receive pay.

What is a volunteer position? 

200

The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work; Includes arriving to work on time, prioritizing, and organizing 

What is time management? 

200

These are current or former supervisors, faculty mentors, campus staff or advisers, coaches or anyone in a professional position who can speak about your character, skills and work ethic. 

What are references?

200

Nurse 

White Collar 

200

Chef

No,

You can be self-taught or learn by experience, however, there are culinary schools you can attend to obtain a degree or certificate (which is recommended) 

200

This section on your resume highlights activities that you do in your free time.

(Excluding work, volunteering, and school)

What are hobbies and interests?

300

The willingness of a group of people to work together to achieve a common goal

What is teamwork? 

300

This is something you may want to do before you interview; it will give you a better idea about the company or job, help you discover details about the employer, help you learn what the company looks for in a candidate, and become a stand-out applicant 

What is research? 

300

Plumber

Blue Collar

300

Welder

No,

You can become a welder without formal education-however to become certified you need to have the education. You can get a one-year certificate or a two-year degree. More education equals more opportunities. 

300

What is a blue collar job? 

Any worker who engages in hard manual labor, such as construction, mining, or maintenance.

400

The quality of being trustworthy; Includes keeping your word, being honest, and being consistent

What is dependability/reliability? 

400

This happens when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person.

What is a first impression?

400

Engineer 

White Collar but they can perform tasks that are considered blue collar. 

400

School counselor

Yes!

You need at least 5-6 years of college. You need a Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 or 2 more years of college.

You must become a teacher first, and after teaching, you can work to become a counselor. 

400

These programs allow you to learn on the job, under the supervision of a professional.

What are apprenticeships?

500

The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people

What is initiative? 

500

Examples include: Tank-top, open-toed shoes, torn jeans, clothes with designs or images, wrinkled clothes, mini-skirts, saggy jeans, hats/caps, booty shorts, low-cut shirts

What is inappropriate dresswear? 

500

Lawyer

White Collar 

500

Software developer

No! However, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field is helpful!

500

What is a white collar worker?

Relating to the work done or those who work in an office or other professional environment.