Job Skills
When you walk into a job interview, doing this and making eye contact shows the boss you have confidence and respect.
giving a handshake (Or "speaking clearly").
What coping skill focuses on slowing your body down by paying attention to how you take air in and release it?
Deep breathing
This artist currently holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Beyoncé
This is the minimum amount of sleep recommended for young adults to keep their brains functioning at 100%
8 to 10 hours
This 9-digit number is something you need to memorize; you'll need it for jobs, housing, and taxes.
Social Security Number?
If your shift at work starts at 9:00 AM, what is the "real" time you should be there to show you’re a professional?
8:45 or 8:50 AM
Q: What is it called when you remove yourself from a situation before it turns into a problem?
Walking away
In the world of sports, "G.O.A.T." is an acronym that stands for this.
What is Greatest Of All Time?
These are the chemicals (like Adrenaline or Cortisol) that your body dumps into your system during a "Fight or Flight" response.
Stress Hormones
When looking at a paycheck, this is the difference between "Gross Pay" and "Net Pay."
taxes/deductions
This is the 1-page paper that lists your name, your skills, and where you went to school so a boss can hire you.
resume?
What can you do when emotions rise quickly to avoid acting on impulse?
Pause and think (stop and think)
This social media app is famous for its "For You Page" (FYP) and viral dance trends.
What is TikTok?
This type of drug (like alcohol or Xanax) "slows down" the central nervous system.
What is a Depressant?
Most landlords will ask for this "deposit" upfront before you move in, usually equal to one month's rent.
Security Deposit
If a customer or a co-worker is "tripping" or being rude, who is the only person you should go to instead of arguing back?
Manager (Or Supervisor).
This is when you use a "safe" activity—like drawing, working out, or listening to music—to get your mind off something that’s bothering you.
a distraction
If someone is "Gatekeeping," what are they doing?
keeping information or a "cool" thing to themselves so others don't find out
This part of the brain—responsible for logic and decision-making—doesn't fully finish growing until you are about 25 years old.
Prefrontal Cortex
This 3-digit score determines if you can get a car loan or a credit card
Credit Score
This is the main difference between "Fast Money" (street) and earning a "Real Paycheck."
Freedom
What skill helps you change how you respond even if the situation doesn’t change?
self-control
This New York City borough is widely recognized as the "Birthplace of Hip Hop."
The Bronx
This is the brain’s ability to change, heal, and build new "paths" after you stop using drugs or practicing bad habits.
Neuroplasticity
You fill out this specific tax form when you start a job, but you receive this form at the end of the year to file your taxes.
What is a W-2