High School
What is the minimum grade you can receive to be eligible for a four year college university?
C
T/F: There are over 600 colleges in California
TRUE! There are about 750
What is it called when someone leaves their job and usually stops working permanently because of their age
Retirement
What type of writing utensil should you use when filling out a job application?
Pen (black or blue ink)
What is a budget?
A way to balance income, expenses, and financial goals for a specific length of time
How many years of math do you need to take in high school typically?
3 years
Name three alternatives to going to college
Trade school, military, work-field, gap year, volunteer work, social media
What is the difference between an introvert and extrovert?
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What is the most commonly used job search engine via the internet?
What is the process of taking money out of your bank account called?
Withdrawal
Grade point average
What is the place called that many students live in during their first year of college?
Dorms
Eye contact, speaking slow, speaking loud, etc
What is a resume?
A brief summary of your experience, education & skills
What is the difference between a debit and credit card?
Debit card - takes the money directly from your bank account when purchasing
Credit card - allows for a purchase that incurs debt and will be paid back at a later time
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How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
230
What is the payment made to help support a student's education and usually awarded for academic achievement called?
A scholarship
What is networking when talking about a person's career?
Connecting with people different from yourself - making as many connections as you can!
How early should you arrive for a job interview?
10-15 minutes before the interview starts
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What percentage of your paycheck should you always save?
10%
What does SMART goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Realistic, Timely
Name the four types of degrees you can get from college -
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, & Doctorate
What is a career cluster?
Set of occupations that share common features
How should you formerly address an email to a potential employer, if you do not know their name?
To Whom It May Concern:
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay is the total amount an employee earns before taxes and other deductions, while net pay is the amount left after those deductions are taken out