Invest In Yourself
What is the name of the "powerhouse" of a cell? [It is known for cellular respiration (releasing energy)]
Mitochondria
Insurance, retirement, and vacation days are examples of what?
Employee Benefits
The government agency responsible for collecting federal taxes is the:
Internal Revenue Service
What is one pro of receiving a higher education?
Access to higher paying jobs
Lower chance of unemployment
Where can you find a job opening?
Online, newspaper, employment agencies, etc.
When education/human capital increases then income ability (increases/ decreases) and unemployment (increases/ decreases).
Income increases
Unemployment decreases
What is one of the three aspects of the job description?
Job duties/ responsibilities
Environment
Schedule
What form is used to verify an employee's eligibility?
Form I-9
What is one way you can reduce the cost of higher education?
Take college courses in high school, start saving early, career planning, career planning, etc.
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
Versatile skills that can be applied to various personal and professional roles.
Transferrable Skills
Who is the oldest US president to ever hold office?
Joe Biden
Two taxes that are included within the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) are:
Social Security and Medicare
There is typically an application process for this form of financial aid. May have requirements before, during, and after this is rewarded.
Scholarship
Why should you leave 4 spaces above your name in the finishing details of your cover letter?
The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual.
Human Capital
What potential job benefit is a portion of earnings that is set aside in an account and not taxed? Can be used for things such as medical care or dependent care.
Flexible Spending Account
What form should an employer mail or make available by January 31 for employees to complete their annual tax paperwork?
Form W-2 for the previous year
What NFL player has the most sacks of all time?
Bruce Smith
Name four sections to include in your resume
References, skills, educations, work history, experiences, heading, object, etc.
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
NaCl
Bob has two job offers. One is offered in Atlanta for $43,000 per year, Atlanta has a cost of living index of 95.3. The second is offered in Portland for $40,900 that has a cost of living of 111.7.
Salary city 1 x COL City 2/ COL city 1
$50,399.8 equivalent salary
or
$34,894.98 equivalent salary
Bob is working for a bank. He earns $8.00 an hour, works 40 hours a week, and gets paid every 2 weeks. Every pay period he pays $63.08 into federal withholdings, $33.21 into state withholdings, and $42.05 into FICA.
What is Bob's net pay on his paycheck?
$501.66
In this loan, the Dept of Education pays the interest while you are in school and during grace and deferment periods. You must demonstrate a financial need.
Direct Subsidized Loan
How many paragraphs should a cover letter contain? Briefly describe what should be included in each paragraph.
3
Intro
Sales Pitch
Conclusion