careers
job interview
financial literacy
jag facts
workplace skills
100

what is a resume

a document that shows your work experience education and skills

100

what should you wear to a job interview

professional or business casual clothes

100

what is a budget

a plan for how to spend and save your money

100

what does jag stand for

jobs for america’s graduates

100

what does teamwork mean

working well with others to reach a goal

200

name one soft skill employers look for

teamwork communication problem-solving etc

200

what’s one common interview question

why should we hire you what are your strengths etc

200

what’s the difference between a debit card and a credit card

debit uses your money credit borrows money you pay back

200

what’s one benefit of being in jag

leadership skills job prep networking etc

200

why is being on time important

it shows responsibility and respect

300

what does an electrician do

installs and fixes electrical systems

300

what does “tell me about yourself” really mean

give a short summary of your skills goals and experience

300

what is interest

money added to what you save or owe

300

who leads the jag program in your class

MRS LISTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

300

what is communication

sharing information clearly with others

400

what’s the difference between a job and a career

a job is short-term a career is long-term with growth

400

name one thing you should never do in an interview

be late chew gum use your phone etc

400

what does it mean to “save for a rainy day”

save money for emergencies or unexpected costs

400

what’s one community service jag might do

food drive cleanup volunteering etc

400

what is problem-solving

finding solutions to challenges

500

what’s one way to explore a career before getting hired

job shadowing internships volunteering etc

500

how do you follow up after an interview

send a thank you email or message

500

what is a paycheck deduction

money taken out of your paycheck for taxes or benefits

500

name one jag competition event

employability skills math test public speaking etc

500

what’s one example of showing leadership at work

helping others staying organized taking charge of a task