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9. 15 20 25 510 Get a Job! Skills Education Benefits On Your Own! 5 5 5 5 10 15 20 25 20 Team One Team Two Team Three Team Four Team Five Team Six

10. 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? Show Answer

11. Get a Job! Answer for 5 Points A job. Back to Board

12. Get a Job! Question for 10 Points How many jobs will the average working American have between the ages of 18 and 38? Show Answer

13. Get a Job! Answer for 10 Points 10 jobs. Back to Board

14. 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? Show Answer

15. Get a Job! Answer for 15 Points A career. Back to Board

16. Get a Job! Question for 20 Points How many careers will the average working American have during a lifetime? Show Answer

17. Get a Job! Answer for 20 Points 3-5 careers. Back to Board

18. Get a Job! Question for 25 Points Describe three (3) reasons why someone might change jobs or careers. Show Answer

19. Get a Job! 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 Back to Board

20. 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? Show Answer

21. Skills Answer for 5 Points Transferable skills. Back to Board

22. Skills Question for 10 Points Name two (2) areas of your life that marketable skills can come from. Show Answer

23. Skills Answer for 10 Points (Answers will vary–Name 2) Part-time jobs Volunteer work Internships Education Training Back to Board

24. Skills Question for 15 Points Name a volunteer opportunity in your community and two (2) skills you may develop while volunteering. Show Answer

25. Skills Answer for 15 Points (Answers will vary) Back to Board

26. Skills Question for 20 Points Name three (3) job skills a grocery store clerk might need. Show Answer

27. Skills Answer for 20 Points (Answers will vary – Name 3) Communication skills Time management skills Money handling skills Back to Board

28. Skills Question for 25 Points Name five (5) work skills employers want in their employees. Show Answer

29. Skills Answer for 25 Points (Answers will vary – Name 5) Back to Board Analytical Communication Computer Detail-oriented Flexibility Adaptability Honesty Integrity Interpersonal Leadership Motivation Initiative Organizational Self-confidence Strong work ethic Team work

30. Education Question for 5 Points Name three (3) ways to fund an education. Show Answer

31. 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 Back to Board

32. Education Question for 10 Points The level of formal knowledge and training you have attained. Show Answer

33. Education Answer for 10 Points An education. Back to Board

34. Education Question for 15 Points Name two (2) benefits of spending money on an education. Show Answer

35. Education Answer for 15 Points (Answers will vary – Name 2) Potential increased earnings Qualify for a desired job Back to Board

36. Education Question for 20 Points Name an opportunity cost of attending college or tech school. Show Answer

37. Education Answer for 20 Points (Answers will vary) Delay working more hours until after graduation Tuition money cannot be spent on other things Back to Board

38. Education Question for 25 Points What impact does education have on potential income ? Show Answer

39. Education Answer for 25 Points (Answers will vary) The more education one has the higher earning potential they have. Back to Board

40. 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. Show Answer

41. Benefits Answer for 5 Points Paid leave. Back to Board

42. 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. Show Answer

43. Benefits Answer for 10 Points Education assistance. Back to Board

44. 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. Show Answer

45. Benefits Answer for 15 Points Retirement plans. Back to Board

46. 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. Show Answer

47. Benefits Answer for 20 Points Life insurance and disability insurance. Back to Board

48. Benefits Question for 25 Points This benefit is very helpful if you get sick, or need dental or eye care. Show Answer

49. Benefits Answer for 25 Points Health insurance. Back to Board

50. 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? Show Answer

51. On Your Own! Answer for 5 Points A franchise. Back to Board

52. On Your Own! Question for 10 Points What is a person called who starts his or her own business? Show Answer

53. On Your Own! Answer for 10 Points An entrepreneur. Back to Board

54. On Your Own! Question for 15 Points When starting your own business, this document guides your business development. Show Answer

55. On Your Own! Answer for 15 Points A business plan. Back to Board

56. On Your Own! Question for 20 Points Name four (4) qualities a successful entrepreneur must have. Show Answer

57. On Your Own! Answer for 20 Points (Answers will vary – Name 4) Persistent, independent, positive attitude, problem-solving skills, creativity, calculated risk taker, self- discipline, action oriented, self- confidence, management and organizational skills, high energy, communication skills, tolerance for uncertainty, desire to achieve, business sense, desire to work hard, etc. Back to Board

58. On Your Own! Question for 25 Points What is one (1) positive thing and one (1) negative thing about being an entrepreneur? Show Answer

59. 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. Back to Board

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61. “Big Points” Question Name four (4) career factors or things to consider when selecting a job or a career. Show Answer 302928272625242322212019181716151413121110987654321

62. Big Points 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 Back to Board

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