Cengage Financial Literacy Chapter 1-3

Communication is one of the most important HARD SKILLS in today's workplace.

• True

• False

Honesty is an example of a value.

• True

• False

During economic periods of recovery, people slow their buying and are unable to pay high prices.

• True

• False

Networking starts by developing a list of contacts.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a soft skill?

• managing a team

• creating a spreadsheet

• installing an air conditioner

• operating a forklift

Loyalty is an example of a(n)

• goal

• value

• objective

• hard skill

Which stage of the business cycle occurs when the bottom is reached and the economy is at a standstill?

• peak

• growth

• decline

• trough

Where can you get advanced training beyond a four-year degree?

• technical school

• graduate program

• self-training program

• community college

Which of the following provides part-time and full-time jobs on a temporary basis?

• job scout

• private employment agency

• temp agency

• state employment office

Which of the following should not appear on a resume?

• work experience

• references

• age

• education