Careers & Resumes
What is a type of work a person trains for and pursues over time?
A career
What is a conversation between an employer and a job applicant about a possible job?
A job interview
What is the total amount of money earned before taxes and other deductions?
Gross pay
What are the required payments collected by the government to help pay for public services?
Taxes
What form does an employee complete to help their employer determine federal income tax withholding?
Form W-4
What is the amount of money a person typically earns for a job, often stated yearly?
A Salary
What positive quality do you show by arriving at your scheduled interview time?
Responsibility or punctuality.
What is the amount of money you receive after taxes and other deductions?
Net pay
What type of tax is added to the price of certain goods and services when you purchase them?
Sales tax
What form reports an employee's yearly wages and taxes withheld?
Form W-2
What is the professional document that introduces your qualifications to a potential employer?
A Resume
What do speaking clearly and listening carefully help you make during a job interview?
A good impression.
What are the amounts subtracted from gross pay, such as taxes or certain insurance payments, called?
Deductions
What type of tax is based on the value of a house or other property?
Property tax
What is the main federal individual income tax return used to file taxes with the IRS?
Form 1040
Name 4 things you can include on a resume
Education, skills, work experience, activities, or accomplishments, awards, certifications
Name two appropriate behaviors to demonstrate during a job interview.
Arriving on time, dressing appropriately, making eye contact, sitting up straight, speaking clearly, listening carefully, or being respectful. (Any two.)
A worker earns $1,000 and has $200 in deductions. What is the worker's net pay?
Net Pay= $800
What type of taxes helps fund Social Security and Medicare?
Payroll taxes
What is an income range taxed at a particular rate called?
Tax Bracket
What is one important purpose of a resume that does not guarantee you will get the job?
Getting an interview
An interviewer asks, “What skills would you bring to this job?” What should you explain in your answer?
Relevant skills and, when possible, an example of how you have used those skills.
Complete the formula: Gross Pay − __________ = Net Pay.
Deductions
What type of tax applies to money earned from a job or business?
Income taxes
What government agency collects federal income taxes?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)