Unit 6 How Your Choices Affect Income

What is the relationship between education and income?

• More education generally leads to higher income

• Education has no impact on income

• Less education leads to higher income

• Income is solely based on job experience

What are the two types of communication skills mentioned?

• Written and verbal

• Verbal and non-verbal

• Technical and non-technical

• Formal and informal

What does on-the-job training involve?

• Learning as you do the work

• Attending a training course

• Reading manuals and guides

• Watching instructional videos

Which of the following is a factor that can affect your job choices?

• The company’s location

• Your personal values and goals

• The number of employees

• The company’s stock price

What is a skill set?

• The unique skills and abilities you bring to the job market

• A list of jobs you are interested in

• The number of years of experience you have

What is the main benefit of having good communication skills in the workplace?

• Higher salary

• Job security

• Success on the job

• More vacation time

What is the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)?

• A guide listing job descriptions and required skills

• A manual for on-the-job training

• A book on personal financial literacy

• A list of companies hiring new employees

What is the impact of the economy on job skills?

• It has no impact

• It affects the demand for certain skills

• It guarantees job security

• It increases the number of job openings

What are your responsibilities to prepare for the job market?

• Only focus on academic studies

• Develop a relevant skill set and gain experience

• Avoid learning new skills

• Depend solely on job postings

How are hard skills and soft skills different?

• Hard skills are nontechnical, while soft skills are technical

• Hard skills are measurable abilities, while soft skills are interpersonal skills

• Hard skills are learned through experience, while soft skills are innate

• Hard skills are less important than soft skills