College and Career/ 9wks exam

When gathering information about certain occupations, be sure to understand how you are paid. What is the difference between a salary and an hourly wage?

• An hourly wage usually has benefits and is flexible whereas a salary does not.

• A salary is paid no matter how many hours you work whereas an hourly wage is paid only for the time on your job.

• An hourly wage is paid in installments, whereas a salary is paid once a year

• A salary is paid based on the time spent working and an hourly wage is paid when the job is complete.

A career is another name for a job

• True

• False

What is NOT taken into account when determining a person's career path?

• Skills, Interests, Personality

• genetics, parents

• Personality, new car, grade point average

Which best defines the relationship between short and long term goals?

• Setting long-term goals now helps reach short-term goals later

• Short and long term goals are the same thing just different sizes.

• Setting short-term goals now helps reach long-term goals later.

• Short term goals are accomplished when you can't do long term ones

Which is an example of an effective study skill?

• Re-reading a chapter in a textbook.

• Getting to bed early

• Reading over notes

• Making notecards and quizzing yourself.

Which of the following can be considered an important part of time management?

• Keeping papers in a binder with dividers for each class.

• Highlighting times on a calendar

• Thinking about how much time to spend on each task, and in what order they should be done.

• Timing how long it takes to finish assignments and take quizzes.

Which is the best explanation for why organization can lead to academic and career success?

• It allows you to locate materials, be aware of your assignments and plan time to get things done.

• It forces you to focus on one thing at a time.

• It enables you to be more creative with assignments.

• It fosters good connections between you, your peers and your teachers.

What research will help prepare you before you apply for a job?

• Research on the subjects you need to study.

• Informational interviews on the position and background research on the company.

• Interviewing friends and family to know if the position is a good fit for you

• Researching the salary for that job.

How should resumes and cover letters be written to help you obtain a job that meets your career goals?

• They should list your hobbies.

• They should include why you left your previous job.

• They should list your accomplishments and how your skills meet the needs of the job.

• They should list any teachers who will give you a good reference.

A resume and cover letter help secure interviews. What can help secure a job offer?

• A text to show gratitude that you were given an interview.

• A text to show gratitude that you were given an interview.

• A thank you letter after the interview.

• A written summary of the interview.