Careers Final Study Guide

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A professional profile is usually 8-10 sentences or a half page.

False

Your Social Security number is listed on each paystub.

False

An example of a mandatory withholding is:

Medicare

A Career Objective element on a resume is not mandatory.

True

An ineffective resume (or one that doesn't stand out from the rest) will SLAM THE DOOR IN YOUR FACE!

True

On a resume, it is important to use an email that looks professional and does not contain nicknames or inappropriate slang.

True

An example of a voluntary deduction is:

a parking fee

An important element of skill statements is the powerful...

action verb

In the Education section it is important to list... a. Year of Graduation b. Years Attended c. Either of the above d. Neither of the above

c. Either of the above

Tax information stated on your paycheck includes: a. your marital status b. the number of withholding allowances c. both A and B

c. both A and B

Your paycheck paystub lists your pay and deductions for: a. the current pay period b. the year-to-date period c. both A and B

c. both A and B

State income taxes are withheld:

in Most states

Whether you receive your pay by check, direct deposit, or payroll card, it is listed on the paystub as:

net pay distribution

Skill statements should also _______ your skills.

quantify and specify

If you are young and lacking in work experience it is a good idea to add _____ to your resume to avoid too much white space.

references

A professional profile is a ________ that let's a potential employer know what you have to offer.

sales pitch

In the Employment section of your resume, the most important element you will list is...

skills

Gross pay refers to:

the amount you receive before your employer takes out withholdings and deductions

Funds for 401(k) retirement savings plans are taken from pre-tax wages.

true

It is customary to keep your resume to one page.

true

A professional profile should be written with well chosen...

verbs and adjectives

The Professional Skills section of a resume is always important, but it is especially essential when your resume is lacking...

work experience

Your withholdings for taxes are determined by:

your W-4


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