EverFi Module 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a job skill?

• Working well in groups

• Attending work every day

• Being good with computers

• Being creative

If you are trying to reduce the cost of college, which of the following strategies is likely to save you the most money?

• Attending an in-state public university

• Attending a private college

• Purchasing used books

• Living in an off-campus apartment

Which of the following things should you do first when planning your career?

• Apply for as many jobs as possible.

• Have a mock interview with a family member or friend.

• Make a list of your job preferences and skills.

• Sign up for an internship.

The most direct way for Jonathan

to gain on-the-job experience and earn money while attending school is to apply for:

• Federal financial aid.

• Scholarships.

• A work-study program.

• A private loan.

Cynthia writes computer programs for mobile phones

and has received five job offers in the last week. This is most likely because:

• Demand for computer programmers is high.

• Supply of computer programmers is high.

• Demand for computer programmers is low.

• Demand and supply for computer programmers are equal.

When the economy is doing badly, which of the following workers is NOT likely to have fewer customers or patients who want their services?

• a nurse

• a salesperson

• a home builder

• a restaurant manager

Shannon has been a member of her school's

newspaper club for 2 years and attends writing workshops in her free time. Which career choice should she explore?

• web content developer

• museum curator

• graphic designer

• business manager

Which career is likely to earn the highest salary?

• hairdresser

• dentist

• news anchor

• flight attendant

Over their whole lifetime, about how much can someone

with a professional degree expect to earn compared

to someone with a high school diploma who didn't attend

college?

• the same amount

• twice as much

• three times as much

• four times as much

The opportunity cost of earning an advanced college degree is that:

• You will earn more income during your career.

• You will earn less money during the years that you are in college.

• Some fields require a professional degree before you can begin working.

• There may be a low supply of jobs in your professional field.