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What is a career?
A path through career education and training
What are transferable skills?
Same skills used for multiple jobs
Who would be good job references?
Not your friends and family
Your GPA and Schooling
What should not be in your cover letter first paragraph?
Why you left your last job?
What are soft skills?
A person's ability to work with others
What is what you get when you graduate high school?
A high school diploma
How should your interview responses be?
Honest, clear and short
What should you do before an interview?
Research the company
What should you assume your prospective employer will look at before an interview?
Social media accounts
What does dependable mean?
What is cover letter?
A Letter of introduction and show of interest in a job
What is the interview process?
After you apply, wait to be contacted for an interview
What is the benefit of college?
Higher lifetime earnings
What are three common interview questions?
What are your strengths and weaknesses, tell me about yourself and why do you want to work for this company?
What is adaptability?
The ability to adjust in different situations
What is a resume?
A doc that outlines your skill, work experience, and education; simple, easy to read, bold headings, 1 page
What are two examples of ID?
Social security card and your license
What are three positives about going to work after school?
Earn money, get experience and learn about an industry?
What is the purpose of a 401k?
To save for retirement
What are 3 examples of hard skills?
Coding, accounting and an electrician
What are three resume contents?
Contact info, experience and education
What is the next degree after a high school diploma?
Associated, Bachelors or Masters
What is a resume called in other countries?
Curricular Vita (CV)
What is 401k matching?
Free money from your company