If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?
College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
Most people don’t graduate with student debt
After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university
College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
If Colette signs up for direct deposit with her employer, and her friend Georgia does not, what will be the difference in how the two friends are paid?
Colette will be paid more because there are fewer transaction fees with direct deposit
Colette will be paid more quickly because the funds are transferred electronically rather than by cashing a check
Georgia will be paid more because there are fewer transaction fees if you do the check cashing yourself
Georgia will pay slightly higher taxes because the IRS will need to send her a W-2 next year
Colette will be paid more quickly because the funds are transferred electronically rather than by cashing a check
All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...
Coding
Accounting
Carpentry
Adaptability
Adaptability
Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…
test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.
ensure she has a clutter-free background
maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera
dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.
Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?
Attach your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job
Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
Only check the job boards once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed
Either search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both
Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...
A master’s degree
A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
An apprenticeship
A two-year associate degree from a community college
A master’s degree
Which of the following statements explains what gross and net pay are on a paystub from your employer?
Gross pay is the total wages you've earned for the pay period, and net pay is smaller because taxes have been removed
Gross pay is the total wages for just this pay period, and net pay is total wages for the entire year to date
Gross pay is the total wages you've earned with any taxes and contributions removed, and net pay is larger to include all your benefits
Gross pay is the total wages you've earned, and net pay is the total amount in taxes you've paid
Gross pay is the total wages you've earned for the pay period, and net pay is smaller because taxes have been removed
A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...
Joining as many groups as possible even if they're outside of your interests
Asking for a big favor from a recent connection
Repeatedly private messaging hiring managers to check on the status of your job application
Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect
Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect
In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?
Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board
Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair
Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with
Greeting anyone you meet while vacationing out of town
Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair
Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here?
The job is for an account specialist to work at Indeed
Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
This job has a lot of flexibility on work hours and the ability to work from anywhere
AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package
AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package
Gordon is a recent graduate and is looking for his first professional job. He has submitted his resume to many different companies and has had a few job interviews. Unfortunately, Gordon has not yet received a job offer. What is the best piece of advice you can give Gordon to continue his job search?
Continue to practice his interview skills so he’ll feel positive and confident when the next opportunity arises
Take a break from the job search process. It is recommended to take a 6-week break whenever a job is not offered following an interview.
Call and email the companies that did not offer him a job and demand they explain why he did not get the job
Completely redo his resume and cover letter, and resubmit them to the companies that he previously applied to
Continue to practice his interview skills so he’ll feel positive and confident when the next opportunity arises
All of the following factors influence a career’s earning potential, EXCEPT...
Industry job growth rate
Median salary
Opportunities for advancement
Availability of direct deposit
Availability of direct deposit
Joanna is looking for a new job and wants to improve her LinkedIn profile. All of the following are things she should do EXCEPT...
Update her photo so that it is professional and current
Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities
Ask for recommendations from previous coworkers and supervisors
Highlight her soft and hard skills
Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities
Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. What is the best advice you can give him?
Don't ask questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company
Be sure to ask about vacation policy and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off
Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview
Do research on the company ahead of time to understand how his role will support the larger organization
Do research on the company ahead of time to understand how his role will support the larger organization
Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?
Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
Create fictional positions she held in the past
Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work
Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience
Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA
What is one difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile?
A resume lists your past work experience while LinkedIn only describes your future goals
A resume includes a professional photo of you while LinkedIn does not have a photo
A resume is tailored for a specific job that you're applying to while LinkedIn can include all of your professional work history
A resume is written in a casual tone while a LinkedIn profile is written in a formal tone
A resume is tailored for a specific job that you're applying to while LinkedIn can include all of your professional work history
When signing up for his company's 401(k) plan, Milton will need to decide...
How much to contribute and what fund(s) to invest in
Whether he wants direct deposit and how much taxes to pay
How much to match his employer and which health insurance plan he wants
Whether he should close his savings account and how large his tax return will be
How much to contribute and what fund(s) to invest in
All of the following are good ways to convince your boss you deserve a raise EXCEPT...
You met or exceeded all of your performance targets over the last year
You’ve taken on responsibilities outside of your job description
Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income
You played a key role in advancing a goal of your organization
Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income
When is it most appropriate to use the STAR Method to answer an interview question?
When you are asked verification questions to confirm the information on your resume
When you are asked behavioral questions to explain situations when you used specific skills
When you are asked opinion questions to see how you would respond to various scenarios
When you are asked creative questions to assess your problem-solving abilities
When you are asked behavioral questions to explain situations when you used specific skills
Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters?
The cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume
A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate
Cover letters are typically 2-3 pages in length
You can use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs
A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding employee benefits?
All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is no need to review benefits when offered a job
Employee benefits always cost you extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position
It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included
Jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits
It is possible for a job with a lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate to share on LinkedIn?
A picture of a family vacation you went on recently
A review of a movie you saw last night
A blog post written by an expert in the industry you would like to work in
A viral meme that is likely to make your coworkers laugh
A blog post written by an expert in the industry you would like to work in
Professional associations and organizations can help a person succeed in their career because...
They are required by law in order to work in certain industries
Your employer has to give you a raise for each professional organization you join
You can meet new people, gain valuable resources, and broaden your professional network
They provide income to supplement your salary from your job
You can meet new people, gain valuable resources, and broaden your professional network
What is the purpose of an informational interview?
To meet with a hiring manager and submit your job application
To review the terms of a job offer and negotiate
To learn more about an industry or position
To pass the first phone screen after applying to a job
To learn more about an industry or position
Soft skills can be best described as...
Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure
Skills that highlight a person's ability to work effectively with others
Skills that apply only to a specific position
Skills that are not important to employers
Skills that highlight a person's ability to work effectively with others