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

Expanding career growth that never requires further training.

Earning money sooner and avoiding the cost of tuition.

Gaining work experience and skills.

Which of the following is true about higher education?

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

Education is not correlated with salary or unemployment rates.

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

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

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

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

Performance-based bonuses mean you can earn more.

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

High-growth jobs generally require less preparation and training.

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

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

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

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

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

An informational interview is all of the following, EXCEPT:

part of the hiring process after applying for a job.

a way to learn about a career or organization.

a method of networking with people in a particular industry.

A meeting shorter than 30 minutes.

The difference between hard skills and soft skills is best described as...

Hard skills are technical skills that enable a person to complete specific tasks, where soft skills are personal attributes that allow a person to to thrive in more personal situations

Hard skills get their name because they’re hard to measure and soft skills get their name because they’re easy to measure

Hard skills are needed in the trades and soft skills are needed in office jobs

Hard skills are learned on the job and soft skills are learned in school

Regarding the importance of hard skills vs. soft skills in the eyes of employers:

Employers have started to prioritize soft skills as one of the most important factors they look for in new hires

Employers greatly value hard skills over soft skills because they need to know what technical tasks you’re capable of doing

Soft skills have become less important to employers since more jobs are being done remotely, making personal interactions less important

Hard skills are the most important thing employers look for, where soft skills are a bonus if candidates have them

All of the following are examples of ways to gain skills EXCEPT

Listing a skill on your resume that you don’t yet have, but plan to have in the future

Formal education and certification programs

Internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job experience

An online job board is best described as…

An organized list of job postings for vacant positions at various companies

A website that helps you build the perfect resume

A portal where you register for in-person networking events

A list of careers that allow virtual, rather than in-person, work

Why should you write and practice an elevator pitch before attending a networking event?

You might have limited time to talk with people, and you want to make a solid first impression

You might get trapped in an elevator, and you’ll want to have something to talk about

You will have exactly 30 seconds to present your elevator pitch in front of a large audience, so you want to appear impressive

Only the top 15% of elevator pitch presenters are allowed to attend a given networking event

Which of these is an example of imposter syndrome?

Not speaking up or participating because you’re sure everyone else in the room is probably smarter than you

Lying on your resume so that you sound more impressive

Having your identity stolen through an online fraud or scam

Not meeting the requirements of a job but applying anyway because you know you’ll get it

Which of the following is TRUE about a resume?

A resume should concisely demonstrate your qualifications for a specific position.

It is typically viewed as an optional document by hiring managers.

You must include all of your employment history on it, even if it’s not relevant to the job you’re applying for.

It is common for a resume to be about 2-3 pages in length.

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

It highlights your personal story and interest in the position.

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

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

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

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

Include only paid work experience, not volunteering

Emphasize their educational background

Customize their resume to the job opening

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

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

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

Always maintain strong eye contact and a confident posture

Be honest and genuine in your responses to the interview questions

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

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

Negotiate your salary with human resources personnel or the hiring manager

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

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

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

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

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

Update your resume to include more professional accomplishments

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

FICA taxes for Social Security and Medicare

If LeBron signs up for direct deposit with his employer, what will happen to his paychecks?

The money is electronically transferred directly to his bank account

His taxes will be automatically filed for him with the IRS

They will be transferred into a joint checking account with his manager

His paycheck will be emailed to him so he can print it out and deposit at the bank when he’s ready

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing for a new job by completing non-work related tasks (like scheduling appointments before your start date and practicing your transportation to and from work) is important because...

Removing as many things that could go wrong from your first days at work will help you focus on making a good first impression

It is required to do these things to be hired in today’s job market

You’ll want to be able to tell your boss you did these things to make yourself look better

Doing these things first will put you in position for a raise right away

All of the following are benefits of joining a professional association or organization EXCEPT…

Better Benefits Package & Flexible Hours

Fresh News & Perspectives & Staves Off Isolation

Access to Resources & Increased Leads & Sales

Mentorship & Increased Visibility

Which of the following situations best describes when a person should ask for a meeting to discuss a raise?

You have a performance review following a year in which your responsibilities were increased and you handled them successfully

You’ve been given a very important project that will affect the success of the organization

Your landlord has increased your rent and you need more money in order to make ends meet

Your coworker just received a raise and you know they already started out making more money than you

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Unit 9 Review

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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