Quiz about Unit 9 Review

Question 1

A paid career-training program where students learn on the job in addition to some classroom instruction...

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeship

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Intern

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Job Benefits

Answer

Trade School

Question 2

A 30-second personal summary with a request...

Accepted Answer

Elevator Pitch

Answer

Resume

Answer

Cover Letter

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Networking

Question 3

Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job...

Accepted Answer

Hard Skills

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Soft Skills

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Networking

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Professional Organization

Question 4

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience in a particular field

Accepted Answer

Intern

Answer

Apprenticeship

Answer

Job Benefits

Answer

Trade School

Question 5

The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay such as health insurance or paid time off...

Accepted Answer

Job Benefits

Answer

Apprenticeship

Answer

Intern

Answer

Trade School

Question 6

The lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal, and sometimes state, law...

Accepted Answer

Minimum Wage

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Wage

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Salary

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Job Benefits

Question 7

The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career...

Accepted Answer

Networking

Answer

Resume

Answer

Elevator Pitch

Answer

Professional Organization

Question 8

A group of people who share similar career or background who meet to build professional skills and connections

Accepted Answer

Professional Organization

Answer

Networking

Answer

Elevator Pitch

Answer

Interview

Question 9

A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job...

Accepted Answer

Resume

Answer

Cover Letter

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LinkedIn

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Interview

Question 10

A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work..

Accepted Answer

Salary

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Wage

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Minimum Wage

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Job Benefits

Question 11

Personality traits and interpersonal skills that are needed to communicate and work with others

Accepted Answer

Soft Skills

Answer

Hard Skills

Answer

Resume

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Cover Letter

Question 12

A school that prepares students to enter a specific career directly after training, usually in less than 2 years

Accepted Answer

Trade School

Answer

Professional Organization

Answer

Networking

Answer

Job Benefits

Question 13

A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay

Accepted Answer

Wage

Answer

Minimum Wage

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Salary

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Maximum Wage

Question 14

Compared to going to college, working directly after high school has the following advantages, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Expanding career growth that never requires further training.

Answer

Earning money sooner and avoiding the cost of tuition.

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Gaining work experience and skills.

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Learning about an industry.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about higher education?

Accepted Answer

More education is associated with higher lifetime earning and lower unemployment.

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Education is not correlated with salary or unemployment rates.

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Everyone should go to college, even if they end up with significant student debt.

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When looking for a job, higher education is always more important than work experience.

Question 16

What is the current federal minimum wage for non-tipped workers?

Accepted Answer

$7.25

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$10.00

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$15.00

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$8.50

Question 17

What is the advantage of choosing a career with high job growth?

Accepted Answer

There are more work opportunities, so it will be easier to get a job.

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Performance-based bonuses mean you can earn more.

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The salary is always higher than in a low-growth job

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High-growth jobs generally require less preparation and training.

Question 18

Which of the following jobs is most likely to be stable and consistently well-paying?

Accepted Answer

A physical therapist assistant: $58,790 median salary, 33% job growth

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A proofreader: $40,630 median salary, -3% job growth

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A musician: $63,211 median salary, 1% job growth

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A journalist: $46,270 median salary, -11% job growth

Question 19

An informational interview is all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

part of the hiring process after applying for a job.

Answer

a way to learn about a career or organization.

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a method of networking with people in a particular industry.

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A meeting shorter than 30 minutes.

Question 20

What is one way a cover letter differs from a resume?

Accepted Answer

It highlights your personal story and interest in the position.

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It lists your relevant work history, skills, and education.

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It is always required as a part of the application process.

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It is a generic document that you can send to multiple employers.

Question 21

All of the following are ways someone with limited or no work experience can write a strong resume EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Include only paid work experience, not volunteering

Answer

Emphasize their educational background

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Customize their resume to the job opening

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Highlight relevant skills

Question 22

Your friend has a job interview tomorrow. All of the following are practical tips you give him EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Refrain from rehearsing or practicing common interview questions before the interview; it will make your answers appear scripted

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Use an authentic greeting when meeting the interviewer, including a firm handshake

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Always maintain strong eye contact and a confident posture

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Be honest and genuine in your responses to the interview questions

Question 23

What is an appropriate action to take after a job interview?

Accepted Answer

Send an email or personal note thanking the interviewer for the opportunity to interview for the job

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Negotiate your salary with human resources personnel or the hiring manager

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Immediately update your resume and sent a new copy to the hiring manager

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Encourage your professional references to immediately contact the hiring manager to further explain your qualifications and why you are the perfect person for the job

Question 24

What is the first step you should take when negotiating your salary?

Accepted Answer

Conduct research on the lowest, highest, and the average salary for the position

Answer

Contact your employer stating the highest and lowest salary range you are expecting

Answer

Update your resume to include more professional accomplishments

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Print off three months of bank statements to use as a reference during negotiations

Question 25

All of the following are common job benefits EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Employee bank account

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Health insurance

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Retirement plan

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Paid time off

Question 26

Diana has recently received two job offers. Which of the following is the best piece of advice to give Diana to make the best choice?

Accepted Answer

Compare all of the benefits for each job and trust your gut to make the right decision.

Answer

Since salary is most important, always choose the career with the highest salary regardless of additional benefits.

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Be wary of companies that offer too many job benefits, as benefits always cost additional money

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Always choose the company that offers the most diverse amount of job benefits.

Question 27

Each of the following is a common paycheck deduction EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Direct deposit surcharge

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FICA taxes for Social Security and Medicare

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Federal income taxes

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Health insurance premium

Question 28

If the company you work for offers 401(k) matching, what does the matching refer to?

Accepted Answer

For every dollar you invest in the plan, your employer also contributes money to the plan

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Your paychecks will be divided up evenly, with half going to your checking account and half going to your investment account

Answer

Your employer will allow you to invest money at whatever bank you already have a checking account

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Your employer assigns you an onsite mentor to help support you with investment decisions

Unit 9 Review

39 questions

A paid career-training program where students learn on the job in addition to some classroom instruction...

A 30-second personal summary with a request...

Specific knowledge or abilities that let you tackle job-specific duties that you learn through courses, vocational training, and on the job...

A student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience in a particular field

The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay such as health insurance or paid time off...

The lowest wage per hour that a worker may be paid, as mandated by federal, and sometimes state, law...

The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career...

A group of people who share similar career or background who meet to build professional skills and connections

A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job...

A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work..

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