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.
True or False: You can get fired for using your phone at work.
True. Some jobs allow you to use your phones more than others. Some jobs will fire you for using your phone at work!
Name 3 Careers in the Arts.
Examples: Actor, News Broadcaster, Writer, Painter, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Fashion Designer, Musician
What is the different between verbal and non-verbal communication?
Verbal communication includes sounds, words, or speaking. Tone of voice, volume, and pitch are all ways to effectively communicate verbally. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, body movement, timing, touch, and anything else done without speaking.
Name 3 Pathways for what a high school student can do after graduation.
Workplace, College, University
Name 3 things that are on a resume.
Education, Experience, 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.
Body language can create positive and negative impressions for people. Name two actions that can create a negative impression.
Examples: Crossing arms, not making eye contact, slouching, yawning, fidgeting, looking at phone, not paying attention.
What are the two standardized tests must you pass in order to graduate?
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 is the current minimum wage in Ontario?
$14.25 an hour (it will go up to $14.35/hr on Oct. 1, 2021)
Name 3 Careers in the Government
Examples: Police, Fire Department, Lawyer, Social Worker, City Councilman, Teacher, Homeland Security, Park Ranger.
What are 3 of the softwares involved in Microsoft/Google Suite?
Word, Sheets, Slides
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
If you get injured at work, which government body will process your claim?
WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board)
Name 3 Careers in Business.
Examples: Marketing, Accountant, Public Relations, Management, CEO, Banker, Real Estate, Human Resources.
Name a website that allows you to create free infographics.
Canva, Piktochart, Visme, Venngage
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.
Name 3 Medical Careers, other than a doctor. (Types of doctors count!)
Examples: Nurse, Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Surgeon, Pathologist, Phlebotomist, Physician's Assistant.
Name a 21st century competency (hint: they all start with a C!)
Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation