Describe difference between need and want-example of each
What is something that is essential to your survival versus something that will bring you brief joy but you can live without? Food, water, shelter, clothing vs. sports car, name brands, newest phone
100
True/False: Earning a college degree (associates or bachelors) will help you earn more money in your future careers.
What is true?
100
Four ways to help pay for college
What are scholarships, student loans, grants, work-study, job, military?
100
Fill applications out using this
What is a blue or black pen?
100
Four true colors
What is yellow, red, green, blue
200
Describe Transferable and Non-transferable skills
What are soft skills-skills that can be used from job to job and hard skills-skills that are job specific?
200
Health science, hospitality, education, agriculture, law
What are career clusters?
200
Five parts of the application process
What are college application, college essay, ACT/SAT, transcripts, letters of recommendation?
200
Two important parts of the interview process that don't happen during the actual interview. (before & after)
What is greeting the secretary with respect and sending thank you note?
200
Three ways to help you study for a test
What is review notes, predict test questions, summarize new information, rewrite notes, study in groups/tutor, read assigned readings, use office hours?
300
Rewrite the following goal: Save money for college
What is "I will put half of my paycheck into a savings account during my junior and senior year." (Answers will vary-Ms. Gretebeck will be judge)
300
Two different paths besides high school graduation and 4-year university
What is two year college then transfer to university, military, military then college, directly to workforce as apprentice?
300
The biggest struggle for college students.
What is time management?
300
Four components (forms/pieces) of the applying process (before interview is landed)
What is the cover letter, resume, references, job application?
300
S.M.A.R.T
What is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time
400
Three types of learning styles
What is auditory, tactile, visual?
400
Types of degrees needed for careers
What is associates degree, bachelors degree, masters degree, doctorates degree
400
Four differences about college and four ways to cope
What are class sizes-sit in front/use professor's office hours, harder classes-plan for studying/study groups, teachers not reminding you-check grades/progress with professors
(more answers-Ms. Gretebeck's judgement to accept answer or not)
400
Besides thoroughly answering questions with examples/details, 4 things to do during an interview
What is firm handshake, dress professional, eye contact, good posture, thank interviewer?
400
Five things needed for work permit
What is a letter from employer, parent consent, $10.00 fee, S.S. card, birth certificate?
500
Four main factors that influence decisions
What is age, family, friends, values?
500
Name 6 career clusters
What is
Agriculture/food/natural resources,
Architecture/construction,
Arts/A.V Technology/Communication, Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics
Transportation/Distribution/Logistics
Law/Public Safety/Security
Manufacturing
Marketing/Sales/Services
Business/Management/Administration
Education/Training
Finance
Government/Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality/Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
500
Influences college admissions more than GPA or ACT score
What is challenging yourself in AP or harder courses and getting involved?
500
Six categories included on a resume
What is personal information, career objective, education history, work experience, volunteer experience, awards/certificates, extracurriculars/activities/hobbies, skills/abilities, references
500
Name 3 of the top 5 employability skills in an employee
What is Integrity, Initiative, Dependability/Reliability, Adaptability, Professionalism?