Career Basics
This is the difference between a job and a career.
🟢 What is a job is short-term and a career is long-term or part of a life path?
This skill involves speaking and listening well.
🟢 What is communication?
This is the minimum education most jobs require.
🟢 What is a high school diploma or GED?
You’re late for your shift — what should you do first?
🟢 What is call your boss or supervisor?
This movie features a toy cowboy and a space ranger.
🟢 What is Toy Story?
This tool helps match your interests to possible careers.
🟢 What is a career interest inventory or Xello Matchmaker?
This soft skill means being able to adapt when plans change.
🟢 What is flexibility or adaptability?
This training path combines learning with paid work.
🟢 What is an apprenticeship?
A customer is upset with you — how should you respond?
🟢 What is stay calm and listen respectfully?
This planet is closest to the sun.
🟢 What is Mercury?
These are three things you should consider when choosing a career.
🟢 What are interests, skills, and salary/lifestyle?
Being on time, prepared, and respectful at work shows this skill.
🟢 What is professionalism?
This degree typically takes 2 years to complete.
🟢 What is an associate degree?
You don’t understand your task — what should you do?
🟢 What is ask for help or clarification?
This animal sleeps upside down and eats fruit.
🟢 What is a bat?
This is a group of related careers, such as Health Science or STEM.
🟢 What is a career cluster?
These are job-specific abilities, like coding or welding.
🟢 What are hard skills?
These are short-term programs that teach job-specific skills.
🟢 What are certifications?
Your coworker keeps interrupting you — what should you do?
🟢 What is communicate assertively or talk to a supervisor if needed?
This popular game involves blocks and survival.
🟢 What is Minecraft?
This is the government site that provides career outlook and salary info.
🟢 What is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?
Employers love this soft skill where you work well with others.
🟢 What is teamwork?
This is the process of continuing to learn while working in a career.
🟢 What is lifelong learning or professional development?
You're offered a job but unsure — what should you ask about before accepting?
🟢 What are hours, pay, expectations, and benefits?
This snack is made from heated kernels.
🟢 What is popcorn?