Introduction & DCA
What does the R stand for in SMART goals?
Realistic
When should you shake hands with the person who is interviewing you for a job?
At the beginning and the end of the interview.
What is a digital footprint?
Keeping track of our online activities - things are left behind on the computer whenever we use it.
Why is cyberbullying so common?
People can post things anonymously, and it is easier to be mean when we are not face-to-face with others.
What is the goal of investing?
To make money!
In what year was JDG created?
1978
Name two things that are important to maintain during a job interview.
Eye contact, good posture, friendly-looking face, positive attitude, etc.
Consider culture as an iceberg. Is more of a person's culture below the surface or above the surface?
Below.
TRUE or FALSE? Business etiquette is the same in all career fields.
FALSE
What is a stock?
Partial ownership in a company. You purchase small shares in the company and hopefully earn a profit when the company does.
How long does it take to complete a short-term goal?
1 day to 3 months.
Name three things you should take with you to an interview if you are a teenager.
Work permit, social security card, photo ID, copies of your resume, something to take notes on, and a pen.
What is a cultural norm?
Something that people from a particular culture do regularly, and is considered "normal."
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone because of something that happened to them. Empathy if actually being able to feel what they feel, usually because you had something similar happen to you in the past.
What is a partnership?
When two or more people are in business together and share the profits and the losses.
What is the definition of an Emblem?
A symbol that represents an organization.
To whom do you send a thank you note for an interview, and when should you send it?
Everyone who interviewed you, and immediately after the interview (within 24 hours).
How can you find out if something online is real or a hoax?
Use a fact-checking website or lateral reading.
What is perspective taking?
Looking at the big picture. Seeing things from the other person's point of view.
A company's brand is its...
Reputation.
Define Bias
When someone favors one side or thing over another.
Define the seven pillars of newsworthiness.
Seven categories that allow a person to rate an article.
Define subculture AND give an example.
A smaller culture within a larger culture. Example: People who are Starbucks customers are a subculture within American culture.
Give an example of Empathy.
Answers will vary. Must say that you actually "feel" with the person - you can know what they feel like.
How do you figure out the total investment cost when investing in real estate? A. Cost + Renovations; B. Cost + Rent; C. Cost + Negotiations; D. Cost + Sales Price.
Cost + Renovations.