Unit #1
Is goal setting crucial?
Yes, goal setting is crucial for people to accomplish all they wish to achieve.
If you are spending more than you have coming in, what two things can you do?
1- Spend less
2- Earn more
What is the workplace?
The workplace is an ever changing landscape.
What does the clothing you wear communicate?
The clothing you wear communicates much about your personality, your values, your mood, and even your profession.
What does the A in SMART goals stand for?
A- Achievable
What % of financial planning comes down to spending less than you make?
90%
What is in a resume?
1- Your personal information
2- Your education
3- Your skills and experience
4- References
Food and nutrition have become popular topics in our media driven world. Sorting out what can be a challenge?
Sorting out the myths from the facts can be a challenge.
What are the two main factors that influence decision making?
1- Internal Factors
2- External Factors
What is one of the most important documents you encounter regularly when living independently?
Your pay cheque.
Hiring managers are looking for applicants who have developed what soft skills?
Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership
What are the three main extra costs of renting?
Phone, Cable/Internet, and Insurance.
What is the most effective and healthiest form of communication?
Assertive
What often comes in the form of a cheque or a direct deposit which requires a financial institution to process so that you can receive and use the money you earned?
Your income.
What information should a cover letter not repeat?
The cover letter should not repeat the information in the resume.
What is on the increase since the internet and social media have significantly increased exposure?
Private sales.
When is conflict caused?
Conflict is caused when there are power inequalities, when people gossip and start or share rumors, when people have a difference in opinions or values, when people feel disrespected, and the list goes on.
What are 3 types of credit?
1- Installment Credit
2- Revolving Credit
3- Open Credit (Single-Payment Credit)
What is the goal of both the resume and the cover letter?
The interview is the goal.
A functional dwelling requires what?
It requires basic supplies and equipment, in addition to furniture and appliances.