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WorksheetsFuture Smart: Investing in You (Module 4)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following statements is an example of a personal skill:
I volunteer in my community
I’m a really good cook
I like being outside
I love learning new things
The more ____________________ you receive; the more money you will likely earn in your career.
Benefits
Education and training
Internships
Scholarships and grants
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for reducing the cost of college?
Attending an in-state public university
Attending a private college
Purchasing used books
Living in an off-campus apartment
What is the first thing you should do when career planning?
Apply for as many jobs as possible
Have a mock interview with a family member or friend
Make a list of your job preferences and skills
Sign-up for an internship
Which career is least likely to be impacted by poor economic conditions?
Real Estate Agent
Pilot
Construction Worker
High School Principal
Which of the following is NOT an example of a job skill?
Attending work every day
Working well in groups
Being good with computers
Being creative
The most direct way for Jonathan to gain on-the-job experience and earn money while attending school is to apply for:
Federal financial aid
Scholarships
A work-study program
A private loan
Cynthia writes computer programs for mobile phones and has received five job offers in the last week. This is most likely because:
Demand for computer programmers is high
Supply of computer programmers is high
Demand for computer programmers is low
Demand and supply for computer programmers are equal
Which career is least likely to be impacted by poor economic conditions?
Salesperson
Restaurant Manager
Construction Worker
Nurse
Shannon has been a member of her school’s newspaper club for 2 years and attends writing workshops in her free time. Which career choice should she explore?
Web Content Developer
Museum Curator
Graphic Designer
Business manager
Which career is likely to earn the highest salary?
Hairdresser
Dentist
News Anchor
Flight attendant
Over their whole lifetime, about how much can someone with a professional degree expect to earn compared to someone with a high school diploma who didn’t attend college?
The same amount
Twice as much
Three times as much
Four times as much
The opportunity cost of earning an advanced college degree is that:
You will earn more income during your career
You will earn less money during the years that you are in college
Some fields require a professional degree before you can begin working
There may be a low supply of jobs in your professional field
