The average cost of homes in Asheville is $189,564. The average cost of homes in
Lexington is $193,286. This information indicates that the cost of living
in Lexington is probably higher than in Asheville.
100
A career as a professional athlete involves travel during most of each playing season.This is an example of:
working conditions
100
Tom was offered $50,000 for his first job as an accountant after graduating from
college. This salary represents the:
base salary for this career position.
100
Students should become familiar with as many careers as possible in order to:
learn which careers match personal interests.
100
Mattie is ready to begin filling out a job application form. What should Mattie do first?
Read the entire form carefully
200
How are abilities and career preparation related? Abilities:
provide guidance to the best career options available.
200
Careers in biotechnology are expected to increase over the next decade. This is an
example of:
occupational outlook
200
A community with a cost of living index of 110.0 has a(n):
above average cost of living.
200
Which illustrates a recommended strategy for a junior in high school to locate job
openings?
Check for job postings on the guidance office bulletin board
200
Rose is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does she need in order to
start?
information on past employment
300
How are educational requirements and career options related? Educational
requirements:
provide criteria that guide career pathways.
300
Individuals who have gained more educational training are MORE LIKELY to have:
higher estimated lifetime earnings.
300
Which characteristic of a job offer illustrates opportunity for job or career
advancement?
Guaranteed pay raises with years of service
300
Noland included in his resume his educational background, skills learned from paid
work experience, and contact information. He also needs to include:
skills learned from unpaid volunteer experience related to position applied for.
300
John is getting ready to fill out a job application form. What does he need in order to
start?
permission to use people as references
400
Which type of information found in The Occupational Outlook Handbook can be
accessed through the internet?
potential earnings for a career
400
The salary range for a specific career is $20,000-$70,000 per year. The $20,000 salary
represents the:
lowest salary for a specific career per year.
400
Stock options, company car, relocation expenses, and tuition reimbursement are all
examples of:
additional perks of the job.
400
Molly included in her resume, her work experiences, honors and awards, and special
skills. She also needs to include:
a statement "References furnished upon request"
400
Fred is ready to write a cover letter. His cover letter should emphasize:
his personal interest in obtaining the job.
500
A career as a secretary is expected to decline with less jobs being available?
occupational outlook
500
The salary range for a specific career is $25,000-$45,000 per year. A salary of $35,000
salary represents the:
the midpoint, or middle salary, in the median range of salaries.
500
Choosing a work community that has good health care services, schools, and child care
are all examples of:
location and environment.
500
Which set of words illustrates action verbs recommended for use in resumes?