Banking
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Employability Skills
Professionalism
100

How does the bank work?

While people are putting money into the bank every day, the bank is lending that same money and more to other people every day.

100

What is credit?

Credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll pay later.

100

What are boundaries? Why are they important in relationships?

Boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others.

100

What is the purpose of a resume?

a resume gives the employer a breakfast snap shot of who you are

100
What time should you arrive for an interview?

At least 15 minutes early 

200

What is the major difference between a checking account and savings account?

A person can withdraw money as much as they want from a checking account. A person is only supposed to withdraw 7 times from a savings account without penalty 

200
What is the highest credit score?

850

200

What is the word that describes "Exhibiting appropriate behaviors based upon the setting."

Decorum 

200

What are the three styles of communication?

Verbal, Non Verbal, Written

200

When should you let an employer know that you are unable to come to work 

As soon as possible! 

300

What is an overdraft fee?

  • These happen when you spend more than you have in your account. These fees can be expensive; the median overdraft fee at large banks is around $35.

300

What is interest

the repayment (borrowing) fee

300

Why should you not refer to women as females?

  • Reducing women to their reproductive organs

  • a “female” could be anything, not necessarily a human. Your dog might be a female. Do you really want to lump your girlfriend and your dog in the same category?

  • Indicates no value

300

What is the difference between a hard skill and a soft skill?

Hard skills are skills learned through specific training. Soft skills are taught by your parents and in school. Soft skills are skills that are used in everyday interaction. For example communication, empathy and respect 

300

What is the number one skill employers want in an good employee?

Communication

400

What is a car note? How does it work?

When you take out a car loan from a financial institution, you receive your money in a lump sum, then pay it back (plus interest) over time. How much you borrow, how much time you take to pay it back and your interest rate all affect the size of your monthly payment.

400

A summarized document with all your repayment history 

Credit Report 

400

What are the four key relationships?

God

Self

World

Others

400

Think about the experience portion of your resume. What should each sentence start with?

A verb (action word) 

400

What is professionalism?

The art of acting as a professional 

500

How long is the average mortgage? 

35 years

500

How much of your credit card should you use a month?

30%

500

How does temptation impact your purpose?

Temptation can often distract you or limit you from your purpose

500

What is the golden rule?

RESPECT!

500

What are the four main areas of professionalism?

  1. Your behaviors/actions (what you do) 

  2. Your attitude (how you think) 

  3. What you say 

  4. How you dress

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