Entry Level Jobs
True or False: to get an entry level job, you need to have lots of professional experience and specialized training.
False! entry level means that the job can be performed by a person who has little or no experience.
True or False: everyone has the same niche
False!
Josh just graduated high school, and has applied to get a job as a dishwasher at his local White Spot. Is this job entry level? YES OR NO
Yes!
I am a yellow snack often found in a lunchbox. I'm a fruit that monkeys adore, yellow and sweet, just don't slip on the peel! What am I?
Banana
Fill in the blank: Lilo & ____
Stitch
True or False: by getting an entry-level position, you may have the opportunity to advance within the company as new higher-level positions open up.
True!
True or False: a niche describes an activity, position, or interest that allows someone to thrive in a particular environment.
True
Amy just completed her a professional education program, and is finally certified to become a teacher. She has been hired as a Kindergarten Teacher at her local Elementary School. Is this job entry level? YES OR NO
No, Amy had to go through years of school first.
Apple
True or False: Only one Sonic the Hedgehog movie was ever made
False
Name one example of an entry-level job in the food services category
Prep cook, server, barista, fast food worker, busser, dishwasher
Find your Niche! Name your favourite place in your community, and identify 3 things you like about it that helps you to thrive in that environment.
Example: I like going to Whytecliff park because it it is outdoors, I get to be surrounded by the ocean to hear the crashing waves, and there's lot's of sea life to look at.
Alex is in high school, and is looking for his first ever job to build work experience. He has applied to be a grocery clerk at his local Save On Foods. Is this job entry level? YES OR NO
Yes!
I can never be thrown, but I can be caught. Ways to lose me are always being sought. I am named after a certain temperature, that is the opposite of hot. What am I?
a cold!
What mischievous feline character is friends with Alice in Wonderland, lives in Tugley Wood, and is invisible?
Retail, cleaning services, childcare, labour, animal services, food services
Fill in the Blank: Identifying your personal niche, passions, and gaps in your community may lead to creating your own business, this is called: self-______
self-employment
Sarah just finished 4 years of Veterinary School at a university, and has worked as a Vet Assistant for many years. She has just been hired as a lead Veterinarian for her local Animal Hospital. Is this job entry level? YES OR NO
No, Sarah needed years of education and professional experience before she could become a Veterinarian
I can fly high in the sky, but I have no wings. I can cry, but I have no eyes. I can cause fire from my lightning bolts. I come in all different shapes and sizes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me below. What am I?
Clouds
What is the name of the famous American singer and actress who sang "Do you believe in life after love?" HINT: we listened to the song in group! Her name is one word, that starts with a C
Cher
Name one benefit of getting an entry-level job.
gain work experience, learn about a new company/industry, opportunities for growth, and many more!
Fill in the blank: to help find my niche, I should start by identifying my passions & i_____.
interests
James has some experience walking dogs around his neighborhood, and has just been hired as a Doggy Daycare worker at his local Jet Pet. Is this job entry level? YES OR NO
Yes! Although James' experience helped him get the job, he did not need any professional training, because it fit with his skills and interests.
I am tall when I am young, but short when I am old. A gust of wind, will extinguish my light. I burn bright until my flame sinks into a pool of wax. What am I?
Candle
What legendary American actor was famous for voicing Darth Vader and the Lion King?
James Earl Jones