Credit
Give an example of credit.
credit card, loans, mortgages, etc.
What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook?
A database with career information produced by the US government
What is a resume?
A list of skills, experience, and education a person submits when applying for a job
What is a pay stub?
A list of important paycheck information, such as hours worked, name of employee, pay rate, etc.
What is a bachelor's degree?
4-year, "traditional" college degree
What is a credit score?
a number that indicates how reliable you are at using and paying off debt
What does 3% job growth mean?
There has been a 3% increase of job openings for that particular job
What is a cover letter?
A letter to a hiring manager explaining why you are a good fit for a job posting
What is a social security number?
the government's identification for citizens
Give an example of a job that would require a graduate degree.
Doctor, dentist, lawyer, chiropractor, school administrator, etc.
What is a credit limit?
The highest amount of credit you can borrow at a time
Name 3 things you can find on the OOH.
education needed, salary/wage averages, job growth, skills needed, etc.
Name 3 things that may be asked for on a job application.
name, address, contact information, job history, skills, etc.
What is a pay period?
The period worked for your current paycheck
What would be an example of a job requiring an associate's degree?
HVAC, nursing, computer science, etc.
What is a mortgage?
A bank loan that pays for a house or property
What is the difference between salary and hourly pay?
salary: over a year
hourly: per hour
Give an example of a hard skill and a soft skill.
Hard: typing speed, languages spoken, etc.
Soft: "hardworking", "honest", "reliable", etc.
What is overtime, and what is the requirement for overtime pay rate?
hours worked per week past 40; overtime is at least 1.5x your usual pay
What is the name of the type of school that focuses mostly on associate's degrees and industry certifications?
community college or trade school
What is service credit?
A service that can be used now and paid for later (think of water bills, electric bills, etc.)
What needs to be included when applying for a job?
a professional who knows you well
What is "semi-monthly" pay?
paid twice every month
What kind of degree is required for doctors?
Doctoral/Doctorate degree