Invest in Yourself
Which type of post-secondary degree usually requires about 2 years to complete?
Associate's Degree
What is the first step in getting a job?
Find & Apply
When deciding whether to accept a job, we discussed many factors. Those factors included Job Description, Wages, Benefits, and _______.
Location
A sum of money demanded by a government to support the government itself and other facilities or services
Taxes
What is the smallest breed of dog?
Chihuahua
versatile skills that are applied to personal and professional roles are called ...
Transferable Skills
What is the second step in getting a job?
Resume & Cover Letter
What is the average COL Index in the U.S.? (Hint: we use this as a relative point when looking at specific indexes)
100
Tax on earned AND unearned income
Income Tax
Finish the lyrics:
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To ______ they never would
believe
the skills, knowledge, and experiences possessed by an individual is called ...
Human Capital
What was one of the top five interview questions?
- tell me about yourself
-why should we hire you
-strengths
-weaknesses
-where you will be in five years
How do you calculate the equivalent salary in city 2 if you are given the city in salary one and both COL index?
Salary of city 1 x (COL2/COL1) = Equivalent Salary in City 2
Someone that relies on a taxpayer for financial support.
Dependent
Guess a number between 0-50. Closest team gets the points!
34
A _________ is a commitment to a profession which requires continued training and offers a clear path for occupational growth
Career
Name one person you SHOULD list as a reference, and one person you SHOULD NOT list as a reference
Answers will vary
What is the difference between a lifestyle and standard of living?
Lifestyle: Level of goods and services you currently have
Standard of Living: Level of goods and services you desire
Tax is usually included in the price of the product. Examples are gasoline or alcohol
Excise Tax
What is the capital of Nebraska?
Lincoln
Name 2 of the 4 transferable skills
Interpersonal, analytical, technical, and organizational
How long is the time period in which you should send your follow up email after the interview?
24 hours
Use the below info to find the salary in city 2
Salary 1: $85,000
City 1 Index: 23
City 2 Index: 54
199,565
What is the percentage taken out of each paycheck for Social Security?
6.2%
There is a large farm. On the farm, there are 6 farmers. Each farmer has 6 fields. In each field, there are 6 mama cows. Each mama cow has 6 baby cows. How many total legs are there on the farm?
6060