Job Search
This document outlines your skills, experience, and qualifications to a potential employer
Resume
This is the first step in managing your finances, involving tracking how much money you earn and how much you spend.
Budgeting
This is the legal document you sign when you agree to rent an apartment or house for a set period of time.
Lease
This is a type of college that provides two-year programs and can serve as a stepping stone to a four-year university or prepare students for a specific career.
Community College (free in MA)
This is a formal letter that accompanies your resume and highlights your interest in the job.
Cover Letter
This type of account allows you to store your money securely and access it via checks or a debit card.
Checking Account
This is the amount of money you may have to pay upfront before moving into a rental property, which is often refundable if no damage occurs.
Security Deposit
This is the application form that students use to apply for financial aid, including federal grants and loans.
FAFSA
The act of meeting and talking with people who may help you find a job, often through events or connections.
Networking
This is the amount of money you spend on a regular basis for essential items, like rent, utilities, and groceries.
Fixed Expenses
This is a system that helps you prioritize your daily tasks so you can manage your time effectively.
To-Do List
This is the academic area in which a student focuses their studies, such as biology, psychology, or history.
Major
This is the term for someone you know personally or professionally who can recommend you for a job.
Referral
This number, typically on a scale from 300 to 850, helps lenders determine how risky it is to lend money to someone.
Credit Score
This is the online platform where you can search for available apartments by location, price, and features.
Zillow, Apartments.com
This type of application allows you to apply to multiple colleges at once, streamlining the process.
Common App
This is the action you should take if you don’t hear back after submitting your application or attending an interview.
Following up
his form is sent by your employer at the end of the year, detailing how much money you earned and how much tax was withheld.
W-2
This is an essential service that you’ll need to set up before moving in to ensure that your apartment is comfortable and functional.
Utilities (water, electric, trash)
This is the month when most college applications are due, especially for early decision and regular decision applicants.
January