Work Exploration

Credit cards

100

What is the term for the maximum amount of money you can borrow on a credit card?

What is credit limit

200

One advantage of using a credit card responsibly is that it can help build your

What is credit history 

300

• 300 Points: The purpose of a credit card's interest rate is to determine how much you will pay in __________ on any balance carried over from month to month.

What is interest

400

• 400 Points: To "carry a balance" on a credit card means you do not pay off the full amount owed by the due date, resulting in ______________ on the remaining balance.

What are interest charges

500

• 500 Points: Credit scores can affect your ability to get a credit card because they indicate your _________________ , or how likely you are to repay borrowed money.

What is creditworthiness

Paystub

100

• 100 Points: A paystub is a document that shows an employee's ___________ and ____________ for a specific pay period.

What are earnings and deductions 

200

• 200 Points: Two deductions that might appear on a paystub are ____________ and ____________ contributions.

What are federal taxes and Social Security 

300

• 300 Points: You can determine your net pay from a paystub by subtracting total deductions from _________________.

What is gross pay

400

• 400 Points: The difference between gross pay and net pay is that gross pay is the total earnings before deductions, while net pay is the amount __________________________ .

What is you take home after deductions

500

• 500 Points: It is important to review your paystub regularly to ensure that your ___________ and ______________ are accurate and to spot any errors.

What are earnings and deductions 

Trades

100

• 100 Points: A trade is a skilled job that typically requires ______________________________.

What is specialized training or apprenticeship 

200

• 200 Points: One skilled trade that requires an apprenticeship is _____________.

What is an electrician 

300

The main difference between a trade and a profession is that trades usually involve ____________ skills and may not require a college degree, while professions often do

What are hands-on 

400

You can find out about local trade schools by checking online directories, visiting local high schools, or asking for recommendations from _________________.

What are community colleges

500

• Two benefits of pursuing a career in the trades include _______________ for skilled workers and the potential for _____________ without a four-year degree.

What are high demand and good earnings. 

Soft Skills

100

• Soft skills are personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people, such as __________ and ____________.

What is communication and teamwork

200

One example of a soft skill is ___________________.

Problem solving, good communication, timeliness, friendly ext. 

300

Soft skills are important in the workplace because they improve ____________ and enhance overall ___________________.

What is collaboration and job performance.

400

• Effective communication can be considered a soft skill because it involves the ability to clearly express ideas and listen to others, leading to better ____________.

What is teamwork

500

Three ways to improve your soft skills include ________________ and ________________________.

What is practicing active listening, engaging in group activities and seeking feedback from peers.