Unit 2- College & Careers

What questions could an interviewer ask you?

• What hours are you available to work?

• Where were you born?

• Do you have any disabilities?

• Do you have any questions?

Which would be a better reference?

• Your math teacher

• Your cousin

When do you need a work permit?

• To have a job while taking college classes

• If you want a job before you turn 16

• Anytime you have a job while you are a student

• If you are applying for a job requiring training or specialized skills

What can you find out by taking a personality test?

• Your strengths and weaknesses

• If you can afford college

• What careers fit you personality

• Where it would be best for you to live after graduation

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Good interview practice

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(b) Bad interview practice

• Following up with a thank-you note after the interview

• Not asking any questions about the company or position

• Not researching the company beforehand

• Researching the company beforehand

• Heavy perfume or cologne

• Being well-prepared with examples of your work and experience

• Arriving just on time

• Chewing gum

• Showing enthusiasm and passion for the job

• Eye contact

• Clothing nicer than what you would wear for that job

• Firm handshake

• Being unprepared and unable to provide examples of work or experience

• Not following up with a thank-you note after the interview

• Appearing disinterested or unenthusiastic

• Asking thoughtful questions about the company and position

Category each as a job or a career

Groups:

(a) Job

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(b) Career

• Cashier at Kohl’s

• Chef

• Electrician

• Nighttime school Janitor

• Babysitting

• McDonald’s worker

• Uber driver

• Computer programming

• Kindergarten teacher

• Starbucks barista

• Accountant

• Dental hygienist

When would you write “n/a” on a job application?

• Hours or holidays you cannot work

• When a question does not apply to you

• You normally agree to a statement

• If you are a mix of nationalities

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) On a resume

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(b) Not on a resume

• Current and previous job experience

• Full address and email

• Hobbies and interests

• Education

• Marital status

• Languages spoken

• Salary expectations

• Photograph

• Religious or political affiliations

• Skills you have mastered for work

• Reasons for leaving previous jobs

• Professional certifications

• Health and medical history

• Volunteer experience

Javier wants to go to college to become a pediatric nurse. What can Javier do during high school to prepare for this career?

Groups:

(a) Helps prepare

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(b) Does not help prepare

• Volunteering at a local animal shelter

• Attending a pottery class

• Participating in a science fair

• Participating in a cooking competition

• Taking a culinary arts class

• Taking a part-time job at Portillo’s

• Volunteering at a hospital

• Joining a photography club

• Joining HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club

• Working with kids at an after-school program

• Taking medical terminology class

• Attending a workshop on study skills

All of the following are costs of going to college EXCEPT...

• Tuition and fees

• Room and board

• Textbooks and school supplies

• Scholarships and grants