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Get a Job!
Question for 5 Points
What is an occupation
called that provides you
with the basics – cash and
something to do
to earn it?
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Answer for 5 Points
A job.
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Question for 10 Points
How many jobs will the
average working
American have between
the ages of 18 and 38?
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Answer for 10 Points
10 jobs.
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Get a Job!
Question for 15 Points
What is an occupation called
that is your chosen field and
that provides you with
income, an activity,
challenges, opportunities for
advancement, and
satisfaction?
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Answer for 15 Points
A career.
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Get a Job!
Question for 20 Points
How many careers will
the average working
American have during a
lifetime?
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Answer for 20 Points
3-5 careers.
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Get a Job!
Question for 25 Points
Describe three (3) reasons
why someone might
change jobs or careers.
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Answer for 25 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 3)
•Make more money
•Position advancement
•Less travel
•More satisfying work environment
•Change in lifestyle
•Find something more fulfilling
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Skills
Question for 5 Points
What type of skills are
developed in each job you
have and go with you and
continue to develop and grow
as you advance through your
career?
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Skills
Answer for 5 Points
Transferable skills.
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Skills
Question for 10 Points
Name two (2) areas of
your life that marketable
skills can come from.
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Skills
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(Answers will vary–Name 2)
•Part-time jobs
•Volunteer work
•Internships
•Education
•Training
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Skills
Question for 15 Points
Name a volunteer
opportunity in your
community and two (2)
skills you may develop
while volunteering.
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Skills
Answer for 15 Points
(Answers will vary)
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Skills
Question for 20 Points
Name three (3) job skills
a grocery store clerk
might need.
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Skills
Answer for 20 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 3)
• Communication skills
•Time management skills
•Money handling skills
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Skills
Question for 25 Points
Name five (5) work
skills employers want
in their employees.
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Skills
Answer for 25 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 5)
•Analytical
•Communication
•Computer
•Detail-oriented
•Flexibility
•Adaptability
•Honesty
•Integrity
•Interpersonal
•Leadership
•Motivation
•Initiative
•Organizational
•Self-confidence
•Strong work ethic
•Team work
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Education
Question for 5 Points
Name three (3) ways to
fund an education.
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Education
Answer for 5 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 3)
•College savings
•Scholarships or grants
•Federal & private education loans
•Work study programs
•Employer tuition assistance
•Military programs
•Income from a job
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Education
Question for 10 Points
The level of formal
knowledge and training
you have attained.
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Education
Answer for 10 Points
An education.
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Education
Question for 15 Points
Name two (2) benefits of
spending money on an
education.
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Education
Answer for 15 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 2)
•Potential increased earnings
•Qualify for a desired job
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Education
Question for 20 Points
Name an opportunity cost
of attending college or
tech school.
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Education
Answer for 20 Points
(Answers will vary)
•Delay working more hours
until after graduation
•Tuition money cannot be
spent on other things
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Education
Question for 25 Points
What impact does
education have on
potential income?
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Education
Answer for 25 Points
(Answers will vary)
The more education one
has the higher earning
potential they have.
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Benefits
Question for 5 Points
This includes time off for
holidays, vacation,
illness, jury duty, or time
to attend a funeral while
still getting a paycheck.
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Benefits
Answer for 5 Points
Paid leave.
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Benefits
Question for 10 Points
This involves some type of
funding or reimbursement
for classes you take to
further your education for
job-related knowledge.
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Benefits
Answer for 10 Points
Education assistance.
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Benefits
Question for 15 Points
Many large employers
offer some sort of savings
plan to use when you are
older and stop working,
for example a 401K.
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Benefits
Answer for 15 Points
Retirement plans.
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Benefits
Question for 20 Points
Name these two benefits: one
provides money after your
death to cover your bills and
take care of those you leave
behind, the other provides
money to take care of you if
you are unable to work.
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Benefits
Answer for 20 Points
Life insurance and
disability insurance.
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Benefits
Question for 25 Points
This benefit is very
helpful if you get sick, or
need dental or eye care.
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Benefits
Answer for 25 Points
Health insurance.
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On Your Own!
Question for 5 Points
What is the agreement
where one can market
another’s products or
services, in a specified
geographic area or territory?
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On Your Own!
Answer for 5 Points
A franchise.
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On Your Own!
Question for 10 Points
What is a person called
who starts his or her
own business?
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On Your Own!
Answer for 10 Points
An entrepreneur.
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On Your Own!
Question for 15 Points
When starting your own
business, this document
guides your business
development.
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On Your Own!
Answer for 15 Points
A business plan.
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On Your Own!
Question for 20 Points
Name four (4) qualities
a successful entrepreneur
must have.
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On Your Own!
Answer for 20 Points
(Answers will vary – Name 4)
Persistent, independent, positive
attitude, problem-solving skills,
creativity, calculated risk taker, selfdiscipline, action oriented, selfconfidence, management and
organizational skills, high energy,
communication skills, tolerance for
uncertainty, desire to achieve, business
sense, desire to work hard, etc.
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On Your Own!
Question for 25 Points
What is one (1) positive
thing and
one (1) negative thing
about being an
entrepreneur?
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On Your Own!
Answer for 25 Points
Positives: be your own boss,
create something yourself.
Negatives: no regular
paychecks, need to work hard,
no guaranteed success.
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Name four (4) career
factors or things to
consider when selecting a
job or a career.
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Answer for Big Points
(Answers will vary – Name 4)
•Education & training
•Experience
•Skills & talents
•Work environment
•Job availability
•Earning potential
•Benefits & work hours
•Costs & risks
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