Calculating Gross Pay and Net Income
Job Interviews
College
Paying for College
100

Jason’s gross income was $985.62 His net pay was $883.42. How were his deductions?

What is $102.2?

100

What is a resume?

What is a document that summarizes your skills, experience and educational background 

100

What is tuition?

The charge or fee for instruction, at a private school or a college or university.

100

What is the purpose of FAFSA?

A. To help students pay for college

B. To help students get their degree

C. To help students find their dorm

D. To help the government decide how much the level of aid they can receive

 

What is D. To help the government decide how much the level of aid they can receive

 

200

David earns money as a hockey referee. Last week, he earned $721 in gross income. He pays a total of $97.58 in taxes. What is his net pay?

What is $623.42


200

What should you NOT do at an interview?

A. Make eye contact with the interviewer 

B. Arrive 10 minutes early 

C. Ask questions

 D. Wear shorts and a T-shirt

What is D. Wear shorts and a T-shirt

200

How many years are required for an Associates degree?

What is 2 years?

200

A scholarship is considered as ________ money to help students pay for college.

What is FREE?

300

Helen earns $16 an hour and works 100 hours per month. What is her gross monthly pay?

What is $1600

300

How long does an employer typically look at a resume’?

What is less than a minute?

300

How many years are required for a Bachelors degree?

What is 4 years?

300

What’s the difference between Student loans and financial aid?

Whether or not you need to pay back the money you are given.

400

Tammy earns money as a soccer referee. Last week, she earned $572 in gross income. She pays $97 in taxes. What was her net income?  

What is $475?

400

DAILY DOUBLE

How can you prepare for an interview? (Choose all that apply) 

A. Sleep in 

B. Research the company 

C. Study interview questions 

D. Wait until the day of to prepare.

What is B & C

400

What's the difference between public and private schools? 

Private schools rely more heavily on student tuition fees, whereas public schools really more on the state government. 

400

DAILY DOUBLE

What does FAFSA stand for?

What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

500

Edgar’s gross pay was $622.00. His net pay was $498.00. How much were his deductions?

What is $124?

500

Ben arrived at his interview 10 minutes early. He wore slacks and a button up shirt with a fresh hair cut. During the interview, he received a phone call and stepped out to answer it. He apologized when came back and asked the interviewer to continue. What did he do wrong in this interview?

What is answered the phone during his interview. 

500

DAILY DOUBLE

What’s the difference between a Masters and Doctorates degree?

 A doctorate degree is the highest degree you can earn.

500

List the different types of financial aid:

What is scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid.