Independent Living
Interview Skills
Your Community
Occupations
Independent Living
Money Management
Housing
100

What is one thing that you do before cooking

Wash hands, hand sanitizer 

100

What is an interview?

When you meet with an employer so they can talk to you and see if you would be a good fit for the job opening.
100

Name a high school or college in your area

Mayo

Century

JM or John Marshall

RCTC- Rochester community and technical college

100

Tell me 3 tasks a waitress may need to perform when working. 

Take orders, make change, carry food etc.

100

What is the monthly payment you give a landlord called?

rent

100

A plan of how you are going to spend and save your money is what?

Creating a budget

100

What do you need to put un in your windows to save energy and keep eyes out of your private areas

Shades, or curtains 

200

What is the last thing you do at home before going to bed?

Turn off all the lights or lock the door

200

Why is it important to be on time for a job interview? 

It shows that people are responsible and really want the job. 

200

Name 3 grocery stores I could shop at.

Hy-Vee, Walmart, Aldi, Target, Fareway

200

Tell me 2 skills you may need to become a construction worker.

Strong, Independent, able to learn tools, tools Safety etc. 

200

Name 2 ways you can make sure you pay bills on time. 

auto -pay, calendar, pay ahead etc. 

200

You eat dinner at Chili's.  Your bill costs $20.  How much should you leave for the tip?

15% tip=$3

18% tip=$3.60

20% tip=$4

200

How oftern should you wash your bedding

At least 1 time per week

300

Yesterday I went out to eat at McDonald's. I spent $7.00. I paid with a $10.00 bill. How much change did I get back?

$3

300

Give me an example of what an appropriate interview outfit.

answers vary

300

Name 3 sit down restaurants I could go to in or near 

many restaurants are acceptable answer

300

What are 3 different occupations people may have at the grocery store

Stocker, bagger, cashier, manager ect.

300

Name 2 types of bills you may need to pay besides rent when you have your own place. 

water, gas, electric, cable/internet, rent, garbage, phone, car etc. 

300

True or False

Everyone has the same wants and needs.

False

300

What you should do daily to keep your house clean?

Do dishes, vacuum, laundry, cleaning counters, and more

400

I work at the mall and I don't feel well. What is the first thing you should do if you are not going to work?

Call your manager or boss to let them know you are sick.

400

What is the form that you should bring to interviews that shows all your job experience, education etc.?

Resume

400

Where can I go if I need to get medical care?

doctor's office, hospital, urgent care

400

Name 2 companies that you could apply to become a bank teller.

answers will vary.

Bank of America, Credit Unions, Wells Fargo, Citi Bank

400

Name 2 outside household tasks you would need to perform outside to maintain where you live. 

mow the lawn, weeding, watering plants, raking, landscaping, gardening, etc. 

400

A form completed when you are applying for a job?

Job application

400

Who do you call if you have a leak in your sink

Landlord or person you may rent from

500

I want to see a movie and it costs $6.00 for a ticket and $3 for popcorn. I have $10...is this enough to pay for both?

Yes

500

Who are the people you put on your resume that new employers can call to learn about your work history?

References 

500

Name 3 stores you can purchase clothes at in your community

Walmart, Target, TJMaxx, Ross, Target, thrift store, Good Will, Salvation Army, Mall stores

500

Name 4 jobs that require you to wear a uniform

waste management, police officer, fireman, waitress, fast food worker, military, etc. 

500

Name 5 different appliances you would find in a house. 

washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator, stove, air fryer

500

Name 3 things you can do to save money?

Answers vary

500

Some people pay extra money to have someone come to their home to clean. What is this person called

A home cleaning person or service