FutureSmart: Investing In You

Which of the following statements is an example of a personal skill:

• Aria volunteers in her community

• Priya is a really good cook

• Aiden likes being outside

• I love learning new things

Does obtaining higher levels of education correlate with increased earnings over one's career?

Rohan is exploring ways to reduce his college expenses. Which of the following strategies is most effective 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

Olivia is starting her career planning. What is the first thing she should do?

• Apply for as many jobs as possible

• Have a mock interview with a family member or friend

• Make a list of her job preferences and skills

• Sign-up for an internship

During a school career day, Nora asked which career is least likely to be impacted by poor economic conditions?

• Real Estate Agent

• Pilot

• Construction Worker

• High School Principal

During a team meeting at a tech company, which of the following is NOT considered a job skill?

• Attending work every day

• Working well with groups including colleagues like Aiden and Aria

• Being good with computers

• Being creative in problem-solving

Kai is planning for college and wants to minimize his expenses. Which of the following strategies is likely to save him the most money?

• Attending an in-state public university

• Attending a private college

• Purchasing used books

• Living in an off-campus apartment

William is starting to plan his career after college. Which of the following things should he do first?

• Apply for as many jobs as possible

• Have a mock interview with a family member or friend

• Make a list of his job preferences and skills

• Sign-up for an internship

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