Definitions
Probationary period
a set time for employers and employees to decide if employees are a good fit for a job
(3 months)
What do school skills go toward?
Work skills
what you learn in school is intended to help you develop skills that will be important in work later.
Who is the most appropriate professional individual to consult about your course selections in high school?
Your guidance counselor
4 Ways to lose a job
fired, quit, laid off, and end of contract
Which has the lowest risk for saving money?
1. A savings account
2. An RRSP
3. An investment
4. A student loan
1. A savings account
Job
a specific position of work that you are paid to complete
What sections are in a resume
Personal Contact Information
Objective/Goal
Skills
Education
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
Achievements and Interests
References
What is a prerequisite?
A course that you must take before you can take another course at a higher level.
The process of making business connections with other people, especially people with whom you do not ordinarily work, is called:
Capitalizing
Scapegoating
Marketing
Networking
Networking
Why is it important to regularly review your financial plan?
Your financial situation may change over time.
Career
An occupation that you are committed to for a long period of time, usually includes opportunities for progress
What is in a job application
A college education usually leads to a ________ or a ___________, while a university education usually leads to a __________.
Diploma; Certificate; Degree
Your best source of information about a particular career that interests you is:
Someone who is already working the job
What do financial advisers do?
Only help you plan short-term financial goals.
1. Help people find a better job so they can reach their financial goals.
2. Help people create a realistic financial plan to reach their goals.
3. Only help you plan long-term financial goals
Help people create a realistic financial plan to reach their goals.
Gross Income and Net Income
Gross: your income before deductions are taken out
Net: your income after deductions are taken out
3 Sections in your portfolio
1. Job Application
2. My Skills and Achievements
3. My Future Goals
Which of the following routinely apply to college programs?
1.People who have taken only college preparation courses in high school.
2.All of the people in this list routinely apply to college programs.
3.People who already have a university degree.
4.People who have taken only university preparation courses in high school.
All of the people in this list routinely apply to college programs.
In a survey by Reppler of recruiters and employers, which of the following is true?
1. 70% have passed over a candidate because of content they found on a social network profile.
2. 91% said they did not have Facebook accounts themselves.
3. 70% said they had never used social media screening to check up on potential employees.
4. 91% said they would never pass over a candidate based upon something that they posted on Facebook.
70% have passed over a candidate because of content they found on a social network profile.
Which of the following is part of a four-step financial plan?
1. Review your progress over time
2. Keeping your plan the same over time
3. Compound interest
4. Networking
1. Review progress
Prospective Employer
Someone who might hire someone in the future but hasn't yet
In order what does an APA title page include
1. Title 2. Name 3. Course code 4. Teachers name 5. the date (all double spaced)
How do you get your OSSD? And what do you need it for?
You get your OSSD by graduating grade 12 and you need it in order to get some jobs or go to post - secondary schools.
Wat is underemployed
working outside one's field and/or being paid less, or working less than the amount needed to sustain oneself
What is an RRSP and RESP
RRSP: Registered Retirement Savings Plan
RESP: Registered Education Savings Plan