Who Am I?
I greet you at restaurants and show you to your table.
What is a Host / Hostess
Arriving 15 minutes early to an interview is actually called being...
(early, on time, late)
What is On Time.
T/F
You MUST have a 4-year degree to make $60K in NE
False
(Many trades pay this)
What is the #1 H3 job in Nebraska for over 15 years straight.
What is Truck Driver (Heavy/Tractor)
You want to become a Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (Nebraska’s #1 H3 job). What specific license must you earn after your short-term training?
What is a CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
I clean teeth and take X-Rays
What is a Dental Hygienist
Why shouldn't you chew gum during the interview?
T/F
If you haven't had a "real job" yet (like at a store or restaurant), you have no experience to put on a resume.
False
"Experience" includes volunteering, club leadership, babysitting, helping on a family farm, etc. These show "transferable skills" like reliability and teamwork.
This H3 job in hospitals has been #2 on the list for a decade.
To become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and start working in a Nebraska nursing home or hospital like Nebraska Medicine, what is required?
What is a State-Approved Certificate (Usually involves about 75–100 hours of training).
I help with schedules and college stress.
What is a School Counselor.
This is the most common 4-word opening question in an interview.
What is "Tell me about yourself"
T/F
You should pick one career path in high school and stick to it forever so you don't "fall behind."
False
The average person now changes careers 3 to 7 times in their life!
This "High Skill" construction job that requires an apprenticeship.
What could be Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Tech, Carpenter, Sprinkler Fitter
To become a Dental Hygienist or a Radiologic Technologist (X-ray tech), you typically need to graduate from a community college with this 2-year degree.
What is an Associate’s Degree
I install the panels on roofs that turn sunlight into power.
What is a Solar Tech.
What is "Active Listening"?
What is described at nodding, eye contact, not interrupting.
T/F
Most people stay in the exact same job for their entire lives.
False
The average person changes careers—not just jobs—3 to 7 times!
This H3 professional is the "Digital Architect" of Nebraska’s tech scene. They design the apps and software that companies like Hudl or Nelnet use every day.
What is Software Developer
(Starting salary in NE is approx. $62,500)
You want to be an Electrician or a Plumber. Instead of sitting in a college classroom for 4 years, you enter this "earn-while-you-learn" program that combines on-the-job training with technical classes.
Apprenticeship (Usually leads to a Journeyman License)
I protect Omaha's big banks from international hackers.
What is a Cybersecurity Analyst
The interview is over and you've left the building. What is the 'Final Step" that you should do within 24 hours.
What is Writing a Thank You email or note.
A professional message that thanks them for their time, mentions something specific you discussed, and confirms you still want the job.
T / F
In 2026, "Green Careers" (like Electric Vehicle Techs) are growing faster than traditional auto mechanic roles.
True
What is the starting salary for a Wind Turbine Technician in Nebraska.
What is approx. $55,000+
To work as a Software Developer for a big Lincoln tech company like Hudl, most employers look for this 4-year degree.
Bachelor’s Degree (Typically in Computer Science or Software Engineering).