Credit
OOH & Jobs
Applying for Jobs
Paychecks
College
100

Give an example of credit.

credit card, loans, mortgages, etc.

100

What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?

A database with career information produced by the US government

100

What is a resume?

A list of skills, experience, and education a person submits when applying for a job

100

What is a pay stub?

A list of important paycheck information, such as hours worked, name of employee, pay rate, etc.

100

What is a bachelor's degree?

4-year, "traditional" college degree

200

What is a credit score?

a number that indicates how reliable you are at using and paying off debt

200

What does 3% job growth mean?

There has been a 3% increase of job openings for that particular job

200

What is a cover letter?

A letter to a hiring manager explaining why you are a good fit for a job posting

200

What is a social security number?

the government's identification for citizens

200

Give an example of a job that would require a graduate degree.

Doctor, dentist, lawyer, chiropractor, school administrator, etc.

300

What is a credit limit?

The highest amount of credit you can borrow at a time

300

Name 3 things you can find on the OOH.

education needed, salary/wage averages, job growth, skills needed, etc.

300

Name 3 things that may be asked for on a job application.

name, address, contact information, job history, skills, etc.

300

What is a pay period?

The period worked for your current paycheck

300

What would be an example of a job requiring an associate's degree?

HVAC, nursing, computer science, etc.

400

What is a mortgage?

A bank loan that pays for a house or property

400

What is the difference between salary and hourly pay?

salary: over a year

hourly: per hour

400

Give an example of a hard skill and a soft skill.

Hard: typing speed, languages spoken, etc.

Soft: "hardworking", "honest", "reliable", etc.

400

What is overtime, and what is the requirement for overtime pay rate?

hours worked per week past 40; overtime is at least 1.5x your usual pay

400

What is the name of the type of school that focuses mostly on associate's degrees and industry certifications?

community college or trade school

500

What is service credit?

A service that can be used now and paid for later (think of water bills, electric bills, etc.)

500

What needs to be included when applying for a job?

application, resume, cover letter
500
What are references on a job application?

a professional who knows you well

500

What is "semi-monthly" pay?

paid twice every month

500

What kind of degree is required for doctors?

Doctoral/Doctorate degree

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