The Element
Gillian Lynne could not stop fidgeting and did not have success in school. She found success in...
dancing!! A psychologist told her mom to enroll her in dance classes after one observation.
Steve did not fulfill his mother's wishes because he ended up...
dropping out of college.
Mr. Rothshiller was mentioned by Jim Burke because this teacher was one which Jim really wanted to...
impress.
Name 2 pieces of information you should NOT include on your resume.
social security number; salary demands; amount of vacation time you want; specific days you can work; etc
What does it mean to invest money?
To put money aside; to save money for expenses, safety funds, or future endeavors; make money on your own money
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, was a terrible artist, but found love in the art of...
storytelling.
Steve pursued college courses once he had already...
dropped out of college.
Jim found success in ______________ which is why he spent much of his time working on skills associated with it.
tennis
In what order should your jobs be listed?
most recent FIRST/current position then list older jobs
What is debt?
Money that you OWE! :(
When has one reached his/her element?
When he/she finds something he/she is GOOD at and LOVES to do. Has a passion in that area and skill.
Jobs appreciated the moment he was fired because it allowed him to...
become a beginner again. Start from the bottom and develop a foundation again.
Jim's life came full circle since he hated HS and didn't understand how to study or learn and eventually became....
an English teacher!
What is the date in the bottom right corner stand for?
The most recent month and year you updated your resume.
How can interest really damage your credit score? For example, if you open up a credit card and spend $300 the first month. When you get that bill, explain what you should do and what could happen if you choose not to address it?
You should never spend money that you don't have. If you don't pay your credit card bills in FULL, you will have to pay MORE money in interest.
Dr. Samuelson stumbled into a lecture and realized how EASY economics was for him to understand. His story is a little different than the other two because...
he had no idea he even had a passion or skill for economics whereas Gillian needed to move (becomes a dancer) and Matt was pursuing an interest even though he was terrible at it and just needed to focus on a different aspect of drawing: the story behind the pictures.
Steve Jobs agrees with the message found in __________________ because he believes you should always LOVE and pursue a career in something you genuinely enjoy.
The Element
The major issue Jim faced while in school was that he did not understand how to...
study or learn - he didn't know HOW his own mind worked the best.
What are the 3 pieces of a proper objective?
1 PT or FT
2 position
3 utilizing which particular skills?
If you are inconvenienced by cable or cell phone companies, it is wise to (respectfully) seek some sort of ...
compensation
Ken Robinson shared that one reason why some do not find their element is because so many people do not know...
the capacity they have for a skill or the potential they have in an area/interest.
What did Steve Jobs say is probably the best invention for mankind?
death
What is one lesson learned from Jim Burke, the guy who nearly didn't graduate HS, had a hangover the day of his SATs, and then ended up becoming a successful writer and teacher?
Sometimes we are not the best students, but that doesn't mean we cannot reach success. Find something you receive positive reinforcement in and find joy in and pursue it. Acknowledge the past but look forward and have GOALS!
Name the 6 sections of a resume, in order.
Provide ONE way you will save money in the future in order to maintain a financially stable and sustainable lifestyle.
:D save - share an apartment with someone else; share expenses; live at home; do not buy a brand new car; DO NOT buy sneakers EVERY MONTH...