Unit 2: Careers & Lifestyle

All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...

• A master’s degree
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
• An apprenticeship
• A two-year associate degree from a community college

Which of the following statements explains what gross and net pay are on a paystub from your employer?

• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned for the pay period, and net pay is smaller because taxes have been removed
• Gross pay is the total wages for just this pay period, and net pay is total wages for the entire year to date
• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned with any taxes and contributions removed, and net pay is larger to include all your benefits
• Gross pay is the total wages you've earned, and net pay is the total amount in taxes you've paid

All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

• Coding
• Accounting
• Carpentry
• Adaptability

Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

• test all of her technology including internet connection and audio
• dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.
• ensure she has a clutter-free background
• maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

• College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates
• College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates
• Most people don’t graduate with student debt
• After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here?

• The job is for an account specialist to work at Indeed
• Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year
• This job has a lot of flexibility on work hours and the ability to work from anywhere
• AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?

• Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board
• Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair
• Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with
• Greeting anyone you meet while vacationing out of town

All of the following factors influence a career’s earning potential, EXCEPT...

• Industry job growth rate
• Median salary
• Opportunities for advancement
• Availability of direct deposit

A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...

• Joining as many groups as possible even if they're outside of your interests
• Asking for a big favor from a recent connection
• Repeatedly private messaging hiring managers to check on the status of your job application
• Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect

Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?

• Attach your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job
• Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts
• Only check the job boards once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed
• Either search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both