Work and Employment Quiz

What is an internship?

• A short-term job that may be paid or unpaid, giving you experience in a real workplace.

• A long-term job that is always paid, giving you experience in a real workplace.

• A short-term job that is always unpaid, giving you experience in a real workplace.

• A long-term job that may be paid or unpaid, giving you experience in a real workplace.

Which of the following is NOT a way to find an internship?

• Visit an internship office at a high school, college, or employment program.

• Use an online internship finder.

• Contact the Human Resources office of a business or other workplace you're interested in.

• Apply directly to the CEO of a company.

What is job shadowing?

• A short-term job that may be paid or unpaid.

• Following a person in their job for a few hours, a day, or a few days.

• Volunteering at a nonprofit organization.

• A long-term job that is always paid.

What can you gain from volunteer work?

• Only experience in child care.

• Only experience in teaching.

• Skills like writing, child care, teaching, coaching, fundraising, mentoring, and more.

• Only experience in sales.

What did the jobs program help Stefan achieve?

• Get a job as a manager.

• Get an ID, a Social Security card, and start a bank account.

• Get a job as a teacher.

• Get a job as a doctor.

What are some examples of small jobs you can do for friends, family, or neighbors to develop valuable work skills?

• Mowing lawns, raking leaves, babysitting

• Playing video games, watching TV, sleeping

• Shopping, eating out, traveling

• Reading books, writing essays, studying

How can you find paying jobs in your neighborhood?

• By asking neighbors and family friends if they need help

• By waiting for someone to offer you a job

• By posting on social media

• By visiting local restaurants

Where can you list your services to get small jobs in your neighborhood?

• At school, on area bulletin boards, or on a neighborhood services website

• At the mall, in restaurants, or in movie theaters

• On social media, in online forums, or in chat rooms

• In newspapers, on TV, or on the radio