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Career Choices
Education
Getting a Job
Interviews
Employment Protection
100
Financial Resources, Personal Satisfaction, Family Life
What are the three main areas in your life that affect career choices?
100
On average, for every $100 that a non-high school graduate earns, a college graduate earns +$____.
What is $200?
100
A resource to use that is based off of word of mouth, connections, and who you know. Job fairs and building up contacts are key.
What is networking?
100
TWO steps you must take before the interview to prepare yourself.
What is 1. learn about the company and 2. review your resume!
100
The name of the government organization that oversees employment protections such as 1. Americans with Disabilities Act 2. Age Discrimination Act 3. Equal Pay Act (think & memorize the acronym!)
What is the US Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission? (EEOC)
200
A system that allows flexible work hours. This enables employees to work the hours that suit them best.
What is flextime?
200
Four programs or opportunities in education that help students gain experience and knowledge for their future career interests.
What are internships, apprenticeships, armed forces, career and technical institutions, community colleges, colleges, and distance learning? (You have to have said any FOUR)
200
This degree is required for a majority of jobs in the workforce today.
What is Bachelor's degree?
200
One of the most important things in an interview is to appear ________________.
What is professional.
200
Protects employees from being discriminated against due to their age.
What is the Age Discrimination Act?
300
A system in which employers allow two part-time workers to share one position.
What is job sharing?
300
Officially recognized as maintaining standards that will qualify students for additional education or work in their chosen profession. (Colleges must be ____________)
What is accredited?
300
This should be brief, 1-2 pages, and use specific examples and ACTION verbs.
What is a resume?
300
Important non-verbals to be careful for when interviewing.
What are - eye contact, smile, showing interest, and confidence.
300
Important skills/techniques to succeed at your job.
What are staying up to date on latest technology, communicating, working as a team, and behaving according to the policies of the company?
400
A government policy (Act) that requires most employers to grant workers leave for certain family and medical reasons. In this you are allowed up to 12 work weeks of unpaid, job protected leave.
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?
400
Different ways to save and invest for college. (Provide three examples)
What are Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, Prepaid Tuition, and 529 Plans?
400
The official name given to certain people in your life who you want to recommend you for a job. (listed on resume)
What is a reference?
400
Something very important to do at the end of an interview to follow up with the employer.
What is a thank you letter, email, or note at most a FEW days after the interview.
400
Part of professionalism, having a strong _____ _______ is important because it gives you a sense of responsibility on the job.
What is work ethic?
500
A person assumes all financial risks, is their own boss, and has the freedom to make business decisions according to his/her wants.
What is an entrepreneur?
500
Students use these programs offered by the government in the form of Grants, Scholarships, Loans, and Federal Work-Study Programs.
What is Financial Aid - FAFSA?
500
Three important skills needed to succeed in the workplace?
What are management skills, leadership skills, technical skills, and interpersonal skills?
500
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The four ways that you can leave a job are...
What is Resign, Retire, Be Laid off (Layoff), and Termination (Fired).