Working 101
Paychecks
Sticky Situations
Resumes
Job Applications
100
True or False: Some jobs might require extra education or previous work experience.
True!
100
True or False: A paycheck is money an employer gives an employee for work performed.
True!
100
True or False: Workplace problems only have one solution
False
100
How long should a resume be?
1 page
100
What is a job application?
A paper or digital form you have to fill out to apply for a job
200
Name 2 reasons someone might want to work/have a job.
Money
to use their skills
to be independent
support family and loved ones
pay bills
save to buy something fun
200
How much money does John Doe make per hour?
$20.00/hour
200
What is the FIRST step to problem solving at work?
A: Brainstorm solutions
B. Try a solution and see if it worked
C. Identify the problem
200
Name 3 things that SHOULD be on a resume.
Name
phone number
work experience
volunteer experience
special skills
200
True or false: You should always use a pencil on paper job applications.
False - you should always use black or blue pen.
300
True or False: Volunteer jobs are required to pay you minimum wage.
False: Volunteer jobs are unpaid.
300
taxes/deductions
300
You are scheduled to work from 12:00 – 7:00 on Saturday. Your friend asks you if you want to go see a at 4:30 PM on Saturday. You really want to see this movie and would like to spend time with your friend. What can you do?
Suggest another time to see the movie or say you can't go
300
Name 3 things that should NOT be on a resume.
Social security number
full address
names of pets
favorite foods
your moms phone number
300
What are 3 questions you will need to ask on a job application?
Name
work history
education
availability
400
How many hours of work per week is considered "Full-Time"?
40 hours
400
What is the pay date?
9/25
400
You stayed up all night playing video games. You call your boss in the morning to tell her you will be late to work. Your boss asks you to come to her office when you arrive. What is the problem?
Being late to work because you are tired from staying up all night is not a valid reason to miss your shift.
400
What can you start doing in high school to make sure you have a strong resume when you are ready to work?
Join clubs
sports teams
extracurriculars
SYEP
volunteer
400
Name 2 things that are ILLEGAL to ask on a job application.
height, weight
age
marital status
religion
politics
birthplace
500
What is an "entry-level" job? What is an example?
A job that requires little to no previous experience or education.
500
Why is it important to read your paystub every time you get paid?
To make sure that you were paid the correct amount (not too much or too little).
500
You arrive to work at CVS and are looking forward to stocking shelves because you can listen to your favorite music while doing it. After you clock in, your manager tells you that you will be working at the register instead. You are disappointed and don’t want to work at the register. What should you do?
Be flexible and do what is asked that day. Maybe you can stock shelves next time!
500
What is a professional reference?
Someone who can speak to a potential employer about your strengths and skills.
500
Who can you ask for help filling out a job application?
Family
Counselors
Teachers
Therapists
Other trusted adults