Worksheets2C: Education and Employment Impact Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best defines a "career cluster"?
A group of jobs that require the same uniform
A group of occupations and industries that have in common a set of foundational knowledge and skills
A list of companies in the same city
A collection of hobbies
What is the primary effect of higher education on employment opportunities?
It decreases the number of jobs available
It increases access to a wider range of job opportunities
It guarantees a job for everyone
It has no effect on employment
Which of the following is considered a cost of living expense?
Salary
Rent
Job title
Resume
What does "computing cost of living" involve?
Calculating the total expenses needed to maintain a certain standard of living in a specific location
Adding up the number of jobs in a city
Listing all available careers
Counting the number of schools in an area
Which economic factor should be considered when selecting a job?
The color of the office walls
Salary and benefits
The number of parking spaces
The company logo
Explain how inflation can affect your spending power.
Inflation increases the value of money, so you can buy more with the same amount.
Inflation decreases the value of money, so you can buy less with the same amount.
Inflation has no effect on spending power.
Inflation only affects people with jobs.
Given two job offers, one with a higher salary in a city with a high cost of living and one with a lower salary in a city with a low cost of living, what should you consider to make the best decision?
Only the job title
The cost of living in each city compared to the salary offered
The color of the company logo
The number of employees
Describe one way that education can add value to your career.
It guarantees you will never have to work
It can provide you with specialized skills that make you more competitive in the job market
It reduces your chances of getting a job
It makes you overqualified for all jobs
If the cost of living in City A is 2,000permonthandinCityBis 1,500 per month, and both cities offer the same salary, which city would allow you to save more money?
City A
City B
Both cities are the same
Neither city
List two considerations you should make when selecting a job besides salary.
Benefits and location
The color of the office and the company mascot
The number of windows and the size of the parking lot
The company’s website font and the CEO’s favorite food
