Vocabulary Words
Definitions
Positive Attitude
Work Scenarios
Getting a Job
100

*Double Jeopardy*

A person who owns a business and is self-employed

What is Entrepreneur


100

What word means "showing great excitement or interest"? (cooperate enthusiastic)

enthusiastic

100

Mark has the worst job today, at least I'm already done what I have to do. Now I should....

What is, "Ask mark if he could use some help."

100

You are given a job, but you are not sure how to do it.  What should you do?

Ask for help from your supervisor or co-worker.

100

True/False   I should put my parents down as a reference on a job application?

*Tripel Jeopardy*

False: Relatives or close friends should not be references.

200

Having a paid job.

What is employed?

200

*Double Jeopardy*

What is a co-worker?

someone you work with

200

Sweeping the floor is the worst job! What should I do?

What is, "Sometimes I need to do tasks I don't love but it is important to do what I am asked."

200

You forgot you have your cousins birthday party on Friday night and you are scheduled to work. You should....

*Triple Jeopardy*

Ask a co-worker to switch you.

 Go to the party late if you have to.  Sometimes we have to make sacrifices for our work.

200

How should I dress for a job interview?

Answers vary: Clean dress shirt and dress pants, Tie, Clean dress

300

A professional learning experience in a specific career or field of study that offers work skills instead of paychecks.

What is internship?

300
Define a boss.
The person in charge, the person you work for
300

*Double Jeopardy*

Today at work there is a new person starting.  What should I do?

What is "Introduce yourself and say hi."

300

A customer asks you where something is in the store, but you don't know where to find it, what could you do?

Ask a co-worker or supervisor.

300

True or False: I should arrive early for a job interview.

True

400

Volunteer

What is, "Freely offering to do something without pay."

400

Define Teamwork.

Working together to complete a job.

Working together to meet a goal.

400

While you are helping a customer with their order they start to tell you that you've gotten the order wrong. They start to yell at you.  What should you do?

Stay calm and get your boss

400

What should you do if your alarm didn't go off and you know that you are going to be late for work?

*Triple Jeopardy*

Call the boss and let them know you will be a few minutes late and get ready as quickly as you can

400

How could I prepare for an interview?

Practice what you want to say

Look up directions

Talk to job coach

Get clothes ready

Resume

Think of questions to ask interviewer

Learn about company

500

*Double Jeopardy*

Working less than 32 hours a week.

What is Part-time

500

Define "dependable".

Being reliable 

Being Trustworthy

You can be counted on

500

You are schedule to work, but you want to stay home and watch T.V.  What should you do?

Go to work.  People are depending on you and it shows you are being responsible and professional.

500

Imagine you saw a co-worker taking a couple dollars out of the cash register drawer each time they opened it. What would you do?

Tell your boss.

500

True or False:  Teachers/staff and supervisors are good references to put on a job application?

*Double Jeopardy*

True: They can speak highly of your skills and abilities!