LIFE 101
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teenagers each night?
8-10 HOURS
What document lists your work experience, education, and skills?
A Resume
What is money you earn called?
Income
What’s one household chore most teens will have to do when they live alone?
Laundry, keep their space clean, dishes
What’s one thing you should do before posting something online?
Think about the consequences of posting.
What is the term for setting aside money for future needs instead of spending it immediately?
Saving
What should you wear to a job interview?
Business or business casual attire
What is the term for money you owe to someone else or a company?
Debt
What’s the name of the monthly payment people make for their living space/apartment?
Rent
What’s a healthy way to cope with stress?
Exercising, journaling, talking to someone you trust, drawing, coloring, etc
What is one basic cooking skill every teen should know for making pasta?
Boiling water, draining pasta, kitchen safety
What’s a common question asked in interviews to learn more about you?
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
What does a credit score represent?
Your reliability in paying back borrowed money
What document outlines the rules and costs for living in an apartment?
Lease
Why is it important to say “no” sometimes, even to friends?
You are setting personal boundaries
What’s a simple, effective way to manage your time each day if you have a lot to do?
Using a planner or calendar
What’s one way to explore a career you’re interested in without committing to it long term?
Job shadowing or internships
If you spend more money than you earn, what financial problem are you facing?
A budget deficit or debt
Name one utility bill you’d likely have to pay living on your own.
Electricity, water, gas, internet, trash
What’s one factor to consider when deciding whether to buy something?
Do I NEED it or do I WANT it
Name three important things to pack when moving into a dorm or your first apartment.
Kitchen supplies, bedding, toiletries, cleaning supplies, clothes, shoes
What is the “STAR” method used for during interviews?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
What’s one major difference between a credit card and a debit card?
credit uses borrowed money, debit uses your own
What’s one reason it’s important to have renter’s insurance?
To protect your belongings in case of theft, damage, or fire.
What’s the long-term benefit of setting goals in life?
Staying motivated, seeing your progress when you reach different goals, achieving success