Labor Laws
The state of Connecticut will be changing its minimum wage yearly up until 2023. Meanwhile, federal minimum wage has remained how much?
$7.25
On applications you will often have to put your Social Security Number. How many digits is your SSN?
9
How early should you arrive for an interview?
The head of the company will often be called CEO. That stands for Chief Executive... what?
Officer
Why is the term "Digital Tattoo" considered more appropriate than the term "Digital Footprint"?
Because just like your online reputation, a Digital Tattoo is basically permanent.
Statement of Age forms are legal documents required of 16 and 17 year olds. They are also known as...
Working Papers
Applications are a professional document, therefor it is considered best practice to fill it out with what kind of utensil?
Black erasable pen.
If you're in an interview and the employer tells you they offer a 401K, what does that mean?
A retirement plan
What do we call the money we have made, after we factor in the cost?
Profit.
Hazardous jobs can be worked at when you turn... how old?
18
How long do you have to work to get a paid 1/2 hour break?
7.5 hours
In todays modern world, where should you begin to store reference names, numbers, and emails?
In your phone.
Teachers, Coaches, and Club Leaders are great examples of what for teenagers?
References
If you start a business, you should assume that you will be trying to sell to "savvy consumers". Therefor you should try to market your items as something your customers...
Need!
Uh-Oh... one of our products was "in the red". That means what?
We lost money on that product.
What is the governmental agency that works with the Department of Labor to investigate hazardous work environments?
OSHA
You come to the part in your application where they are asking for "work history". Unfortunately, you don't have any. But what other experience may work in this section?
Volunteer experience.
It might seem strange for an interviewer to ask a weird question like "how many swords can you juggle?", but what is the interviewer trying to do?
See how you react while under-pressure.
What do we call the group of people we intend to sell our products to?
Target Market
Classified Ads will often be listed alphabetically or randomly in a newspaper. How will they be listed on an online resource like Career Builder?
By location/distance
In most part-time jobs, you may be fired without warning as long as the reason for your firing is not illegal. This is considered being in what kind of employment?
At-Will
I wrote N/A on my job application. The "N" and the "A" stand for... what?
Not Applicable
Why is it so important to have the phone number of your interviewer with you on the day of the interview?
In case you get stuck, have an emergency, or need to call to say you will be late.
Many Entrepreneurs who become very wealthy will often give back to a charity or to their community. What is the term we learned to describe this?
Philanthropy/Philanthropist
The three ways you can start up your business are by being a Sole Proprietor, entering into a Partnership, or...?
Incorporating