Money Matters Mid-Term

Effectively preparing for a job interview would include

• reviewing your resume.

• learning about your prospective employer.

• preparing a list of likely questions.

• all of the above.

The main function of a labor union is to provide support services for members

• True

• False

Today, most companies publish their job openings through employment agencies and newspapers.

• True

• False

A resume should be as broad or “generic” as possible to fit many possible job

opportunities.

• True

• False

Retail businesses have a legitimate need for a customer’s Social Security number when the customer pays with a debit card or cash

• True

• False

Which of the following benefits are employers required by law to provide?

• Paid Vacations

• Worker's Compensation

• Child Care

• All of the Above

It is customary for employees to receive three to ten days a year as “sick days” without deductions from pay.

• True

• False

It is never acceptable to use the salutation “To Whom It May Concern” in a reference letter.

• True

• False

A self-assessment inventory lists both strengths and weaknesses along with plans for improvement.

• True

• False

Employers must pay all employees overtime at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate.

• True

• False