Everfi Keys to Your Future

When gathering information about certain occupations, be sure to understand how you are paid. Whatis the difference between a salary and an hourly wage?

• An hourly wage usually has benefits and is flexible whereas a salary does not.

• A salary is paid no matter how many hours you work whereas an hourly wage is paid only for the time on your job.

• An hourly wage is paid in installments, whereas a salary is paid once a year.

• A salary is paid based on the time spent working and an hourly wage is paid when the job is complete.

Whatis NOT taken into account when determining a person's career path?

• Interests

• Skills

• Personality

• Genetics

Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?

• Short term goals are easy and long term goals are hard.

• Short term goals can be accomplished, long term goals can't

• Short term goals are smaller steps that can help accomplish a long term goal.

• Short term goals are related to jobs and long term goals are related to industries

When gathering information about an industry, pay attention to whether itis a growth industry. What does this mean?

• An industry that requires you to grow a lot by learning new skills. Can be difficult to get into.

• An industry that is going through growing pains which means that might not be very flexible

• An industry that is growing so that it might be difficult to get a job in it

• An industry thatis growing and adding jobs, which means it may be easier to get work.

How can goal setting help with academic performance?

• It helps you focus on what needs to be done and why.

• It is an effective study skill.

• Writing goals down makes them happen.

• They help you understand content better.

Which is the best example of someone growing their network while in high-school?

• Setting goals and telling friends about them.

• Planning time to meet with friends to go to a sporting event

• Having regular check-ins with teachers and counselors to discuss goals.

• Sharing grades with friends and family.

What study skill is being used when taking a large project and breaking it down into smaller manageable tasks?

• prioritizing

• chunking

• goal setting

• telescoping

Which item is not part of a college application?

• Letter of reference from people who have worked with you in the past

• Financial aid application and FAFSA form

• Personal essay and high school grades

• Application form and any fees

As you apply to college, when should you apply for financial aid?

• After you know you have been accepted by a school

• Before you actually apply to the school. It shows real interest.

• After you enroll and start your classes.

• When you apply to the college.

A friend tells you thatthey cannot afford to pay for the standardized tests that need to be taken to apply for college and military academies. How could you respond?

• "You can get a waiver which will pay for the tests."

• "Just skip the tests, they are not that important anyway."

• "Once you get accepted to a school, they will pay you back."

• "Just take a different type of standardized test that is free."