Personal Finance Final Exam

What information do employers require on a job application?

• Salary requirements

• Credit history

• Education background

• Family references

Which would be the best choice to list as a personal reference?

• Your brother or sisiter

• Your aunt

• Your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend

• Your high school basketball coach

The goal of a resume is to...

• Lie as much as possible

• Get the employer to call you for an interview

• Negotiate your employment

• Enroll you in a professional network

What information is important to list in a resume? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

• Your previous employment experience & responsibilities

• Rationale for why you quit a previous job

• A highlight of your education experience

• Your contact information

Which is true of an effective resume?

• Include many details; the longer the resume, the better

• Keep the design of your resume simple

• Use the same resume template for every job you apply for

• Use lots of different fonts and sizes

True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.

• True

• False

Which is not an effective way to use social media to find and land a job?

• Network with other people in your industry

• Keep your posts and information professional

• Follow companies and organizations in your desired field

• Criticize your current job to help network & find a new one

Ways to build your professional network include: (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

• Have an "elevator pitch" ready, you may need it

• Stay off all types of social media

• Attend conferences or events related to your field

• Connect & communicate with local professionals

What is LinkedIn?

• A site to find honest reviews of an employer or business

• A professional networking site

• A site that offers professional money management advice

• A site for finding a college linked to your career choice

Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?

• Can you describe the requirements of this position?

• Do you think you are going to hire me?

• What will my salary be?

• How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?