Mid Point Test

Which of the following statements is true about the value of a college degree?

• a college grad can expect to earn, on average, more than a high school grad over a career

• a high school grad can expect to earn more than a college grad.

• every college grad can expect to have a starting salary over $60K

• college grad typically earns less than someone with a high school diploma for the first 10 years

During a period of financial hardship, you can apply for this to pause student loan payments while interest still accrues

• grace period

• grants/scholarships

• forebearance

• FAFSA

In order to qualify for financial aid, which application must you submit?

• PLUS

• FAFSA

• SAVE

• SAI

The fed. government makes interest payments on ______ while you're enrolled in school at least half time, for the first six months after you leave school, and during any period of deferment.

• Work Study

• Unsubsidized federal loans

• subsidized loans

• Grants

Which of the following is considered a direct cost of attending college

• Travel expenses

• tuition

• cell phone bill

• food & entertainment

Soft Skills can be described as

• skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure

• skills that apply only to a specific position

• skills that are unimportant to employers

• sills that allow a person to work effectively with others

Your friend has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. She should do all of the following things for her virtual interview EXCEPT:

• Dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary

• test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

• ensure she has a clutter-free background

• maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

• Cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume'

• cover letter highlights your strengths and interest in a position

• a cover letter is typically 2-3 pages long

• a cover letter can be used to apply to multiple different jobs

During an interview, if you've had a bad experience at a previous job, what should you do rather than speak negatively about that organization?

• speak about what you learned in that role

• avoid discussing your previous job altogether

• make up a positive story about your previous job

• speak negatively about you coworkers, but not about your boss

Which of the following is true about employee benefits?

• All employers offer the same employee benefits, so there is not need to review benefits when you are offered a job

• employee benefits always cost extra money, so it is important to choose only a select few when accepting a job position

• jobs offering a higher salary always offer better employee benefits

• it is possible for a job with lower salary to have a better total compensation package when employee benefits are included