Emotional Intelligence
The ____________ ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
A. Emotional
B. Social Skills
C. Emotional Intelligence
D. Empathy
C. Emotional Intelligence
This type of conversation allows you to speak with someone working in a job field you are interested in to learn more about their career and gain information about the industry. It is not a formal job interview and is usually done after doing some research.
What is this called?
A. A performance review
B. An informational interview
C. A job application
D. A disciplinary meeting
B. An informational interview
True or False:
You should always be careful about who you talk to online because they may still be a stranger even if they're your friend online.
TRUE
Which volunteer site do participants go to on Fridays where the required uniform is a navy shirt and khaki (tan) pants?
A. Special Olympics
B. Boxes of Basics
C. Oakmont Rec Park
D. The mall
C. Oakmont Rec Park
*[BONUS]*
What time does lunch start in the Piers program?
Which flower is commonly given as a symbol of love on Valentine’s Day?
A. Tulip
B. Rose
C. Daisy
D. Sunflower
B. Rose
True or False:
Taking a pause before reacting can help us calm our emotions and think rationally about what is best to do next.
TRUE
**BONUS**
_________ can be powerful, but also temporary.
One of these interviews is a formal meeting with an employer where they ask about your work experience and skills to decide if you are a good fit for a job. Which type of interview is this?
A. Informational Interview
B. Job Interview
C. Group Discussion
D. Casual Conversation
B. Job Interview
You are using the internet and see a pop-up ad appear on your screen. You decide to click on it even though you are not sure if the website is safe. Pop-up ads can sometimes redirect you to unsafe websites or infect your device with a virus.
Is this Safe or Not safe?
Not safe
Who is the Piers programs newest staff member?
A. Camille
B. Derrick
C. Gretchen
D. Morgan
E. Tiana
F. Hilary
D. Morgan
Which flower is the national flower of Japan?
A. Cherry Blossom
B. Rose
C. Tulip
D. Iris
A. Cherry Blossom
During a group activity, Jordan begins to feel frustrated when a peer keeps interrupting him. Instead of yelling, Jordan takes a deep breath and calmly asks the peer to let him finish speaking.
(True or False) Is this this an example of emotional intelligence?
TRUE
This type of interview is usually an informal conversation with someone working in a job or career field that interests you. The goal is to learn about their job duties, responsibilities, and what it is like to work in that field.
A. Job Interview
B. Performance Review
C. Informational Interview
D. Staff Meeting
C. Informational Interview
Before posting a picture on social media, it can be a good idea to check with someone you trust to make sure the photo is appropriate and safe to share online.
Who is a good person to ask before posting a picture?
A. A trusted adult or staff member
B. A stranger online
C. Someone you have never met
D. Anyone in a random chat room
A. A trusted adult or staff member
What does the acronym PIERS stand for?
A. Preparing Individuals for Employment and Reaching Success
B. Professional Internships for Education and Real Skills
C. Personal Improvement and Educational Resource System
D. Program for Independent Education and Responsibility Skills
A. Preparing Individuals for Employment and Reaching Success
Which flower is known for its ability to track the movement of the sun across the sky while growing?
A. Sunflower
B. Daisy
C. Orchid
D. Carnation
A. Sunflower
When someone starts to feel overwhelmed or stressed, they may try different strategies to calm down and regain control of their emotions. Examples include doing a breathing exercise, stretching, taking a 10-minute break, going for a walk, using the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, drinking water, or slowly counting to ten.
A. Workplace rules
B. Coping skills
C. Job interviews
D. Work uniforms
B. Coping skills
Sydney meets with someone who already works in a career field she is interested in. During the meeting, she asks questions about the person’s job duties, the skills needed for the role, and what it is like to work in that field. Sydney is not applying for a job—she simply wants to learn more about the career.
Is this an example of?
A. Informational interview
B. Job interview
A. Informational interview
When checking an email address or website, it is important to read it carefully. Sometimes scammers slightly change the spelling of a name or company to trick people (for example: Brain@gmail.com instead of Brian@gmail.com or Goggle.com instead of Google.com).
What should you do when you notice a spelling mistake in an email address or website?
A. Ignore it and click it anyway
B. Check the spelling carefully because it could be a scam
C. Send your personal information
D. Share the link with friends
B. Check the spelling carefully because it could be a scam
What staff members favorite color is Purple?
A. Gretchen
B. Tiana
C. Camille
D. Derrick
E. Morgan
F. Hilary
D. Derrick
In the 1600s, a particular flower became so valuable in the Netherlands that people traded houses, land, and large amounts of money for rare varieties of its bulbs. This historical event became known as “Tulip Mania.” Which flower caused this famous economic craze?
A. Orchid
B. Lily
C. Tulip
D. Peony
C. Tulip
Being able to accept criticism and responsibility, move on after making a mistake, say no, when necessary, show empathy for others, and communicate emotions in a professional way are all examples of what?
A. Benefits of emotional intelligence
B. Workplace punishments
C. Interview techniques
D. Dress code rules
A. Benefits of emotional intelligence
You want to learn more about a career field and decide to send a professional message introducing yourself. In the message, you explain why you are interested in the person’s career, ask a few questions about their experience, and request a short 15–20 minute conversation.
What type of message are you sending?
A. A job application email
B. An informational interview request email
C. A complaint email
D. A resignation email
B. An informational interview request email
Oscar is chatting with friends online and starts sharing rumors about another person in the group. Instead of being kind, Oscar continues gossiping and making negative comments about the person.
True or False:
This is an example of being respectful to others online.
False
When participating in the program, how should you treat the environment and expectations?
A. Treat the program as if you are at home and relax
B. Treat the program as if you are at work and act professionally
C. Treat the program like a social event with friends
D. Only follow rules when staff are watching
B. Treat the program as if you are at work and act professionally
Although many people think of it as just a spiky desert plant, this plant is actually part of a group of plants that can store water in their thick stems to survive in extremely dry environments. Some species of this plant can also produce large, colorful flowers when they bloom. What type of plant is this?
A. Succulent
B. Fern
C. Cactus
D. Moss
C. Cactus