Job research
Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others...
What are soft skills?
You have a job interview tomorrow. What is the best advice your teacher gave you?
Research the company ahead of time and learn about who they are and what they do.
I am received in January. There is one of me for every job you work. You can see how much you earned and paid in taxes
what is a W-2
When do you start paying income taxes?
When you make more than the minimum income requirement
What are the 2 mandatory government taxes we see in our paychecks called FICA?
social security and medicare
Person A got a college diploma, and Person B got a high school diploma. Does Person A earn more, less, or the same?
They earn more.
Your decision about a job should not only be based on the income but also think about the...
I am received in January. You receive me if you are not an employee but were paid by a company. You can also get me for other types of income, such as gains and losses in brokerage accounts, dividends, and interest payments.
What is a 1099?
The amount of money made before taxes is called...
What are gross wages
You must file by...
April 15
This activity focuses on evaluating your own skills, interests, and values rather than building connections with professionals.
What is completing a self-assessment?
It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included. True or False?
True
I am completed by April. Anyone can use me; beware, there is a lot to fill out.
What is a 1040?
The amount of money made after taxes and deductions have been subtracted...
what is net pay
You applied for an extension and must file by...
October 15
True or False? In your cover letter, you should talk about why you left your previous job.
False
Before applying for jobs or going to an interview, students should do this to their social media accounts to make a good impression on employers.
What is reviewing and cleaning up their social media profiles?
I am received whenever you start a job. You list information about yourself and your family on me. I determine how much money gets taken out of each paycheck.
What is a W-4
Among Janet ($28,000 cash income), Brian ($7,000 from his own business), River ($9,500 from three part-time jobs), and John ($14,000 in wages plus $450 in tips), this person would be the least likely to need to file taxes.
Who is River?
People who earn money from a job may need to complete this process each year to report their income to the government.
What is filing taxes?
This document summarizes a person's education, skills, work experience, and accomplishments to help them apply for jobs.
What is a resume?
Before meeting with a potential employer, job candidates should research the company and practice answers to questions to prepare for this.
What is a job interview?
I am received whenever you start a job. You use me to prove that you are eligible to work in the US. You must provide forms of identification when submitting me
What is a I-9?
People who own shares of a public company may receive dividends if the company pays them, vote on certain company matters, and benefit if the stock increases in value.
What are the benefits of being a shareholder?
The two main ways investors earn money from stocks are dividends and this.
What is an increase in the stock price when you sell?