Job Skills
What is an interview and why is it important?
When you meet with a potential employer for them to see if you would be a good fit for the job. It is important to go through the interview process for a job to be able to display your skills and personality to the employer. Meeting in person is the most beneficial for them to get a good grasp on who you are as a potential employee.
What are three different jobs that a person could apply for at a grocery store?
Stocker, bagger, cashier, deli worker, baker, manager, etc.
What are three different cleaning products you need for your apartment/house?
Lysol, toilet cleaner, all-purpose bacterial cleaner, febreeze/room spray, glass cleaner, dust cloth, bleach, dish soap, dishwasher pods/liquid, clorox wipes, etc.
Name 3 grocery stores
Cub foods, trader joes, aldi, target, hyvee, whole foods, walmart, kowalskis, lunds and Byerly's
Name 2 ways you can pay your bills.
Pay in-person, set up auto-pay, pay online, pay over the phone, mail in a check.
Give an example of an appropriate interview outfit from head to toe.
Clean and brushed out hair, clothing that is freshly washed and not stained or wrinkled. Pants with no rips or designs on them. Closed toe shoes. A respectable top that covers your shoulders, back, chest, and stomach. Dress pants or a skirt that covers to your knees.
What are 3 skills you would need to be a lawyer?
Good communication, time management, problem solving, attention to detail, organized, critical thinking, compassion, conflict resolution.
Name 3 outside chores you would need to do to maintain where you live.
Trash and recycling to the curb, mow the lawn, watering plants, raking, get the mail etc
What are 2 ways you can be more involved in your community/city?
Volunteering, joining a church, finding a book club, being an activist/mutual aid, cleaning up trash/cleaning the community
What is the biggest expense in the average person's budget?
Housing
Give 2 examples of paperwork you need to show an employer when hired for a job.
Government issued ID, Social insurance number, school transcript, work permit, etc.
Name 2 responsibilities of a bank teller?
Count money, cash checks, receive deposits, make money orders, open accounts, account transactions, process transfers, loan payments etc.
What are ways you can figure out how long it will take you to get somewhere based on time of day and mode of transportation (walk, drive, bus, train)
Waze, apple maps, google maps
Where are two places you could go in your community/city to attend a free event?
Farmers Market/Art Festival, community center, music in the park, nature trails, tennis/pickleball courts, public swimming pool, trivia night at restaurants, zoo, library, etc.
Name 2 ways to improve your credit score.
Make on-time payments, don't max out your credit card, use different types of credit, having a longer credit history, review your credit reports.
What is the form called that you should bring to all of your interviews that shows your job and school experience?
Resume
Name 3 occupations where you would need to wear a uniform.
Retail worker, police officer, firefighter, waiter, fast food worker, nurse, fitness class instructor, military, etc.
Name a couple of hygiene tasks you should complete in the morning and before bed.
brush teeth, floss teeth, mouthwash, deodorant, brush your hair, shave, take a shower, wash your face, remove makeup, put on lotion, clip your nails/toe nails, put on chapstick, etc.
Name two modes of transportation other than your car
bus, train, uber/lyft, light rail, bike, taxi, walking, electric scooter, motorcyle/moped, carpool
Name 3 types of bills you may need to pay when you have your own place.
Rent, cable, internet, phone, electricity, gas, water, garbage, phone, etc.
What do you call the names you put on your job application that employers can call to learn about your work history?
References
What are some examples of careers in the health sciences field?
Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Health Educator, Physical Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacy Tech, Radiation Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Paramedic, etc.
Name 5 essential life skills that are important to have as an adult.
problem solving, critical thinking, communication, decision-making, creative thinking, interpersonal relationship skills, time management, leadership, empathy, technology skills, financial competence, cooking skills, survival skills, etc.
Name 3 banks that you could set up an account with.
Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, Huntington National Bank, Wings Financial Credit Union, U.S Bank, Blaze credit union
What is a credit score?
A number that estimates how likely you are to pay back debt on time. Creditors use your credit score to decide whether to approve you for credit and what terms to offer. A higher credit score means you are less likely to be considered a financial risk. A higher score can make it easier to get loans, credit cards, and a better interest rate.