Personal Finance - 2nd 9 Weeks Test

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Soft skills can be best described as...

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Skills that allow a person to work effectively with others

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Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT... Test all of her technology including internet connection and audio, Ensure she has a clutter-free background, Maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera.

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Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

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Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

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Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

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During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

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Speak about what you learned in that role

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Avery is a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing. She wants to expand her professional network. All of the following strategies would help her expand her network, EXCEPT... Attend a conference, Set up informational interviews, Join a professional association

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Complete a self-assessment

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All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT... Coding, Accounting, Carpentry, Adaptability

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Adaptability

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In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use pre-prepared conversation starters? Options: Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board, Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair, Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with, When writing your resume and cover letter

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Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a career fair

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What is the STAR method?

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A framework for effectively responding to common interview questions.

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Neil decided not to go to college. After he graduated from high school, he started working as a real estate agent. This career decision has all of the following advantages, EXCEPT...

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He expanded his range of possible job opportunities

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What is the purpose of a 401(k) plan?

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To save for retirement