Personal Finance chapter 6 post test

The Proximity Principle says: In order to do what you want to do, you need to be ________ people who are doing it and in __________ where it's happening. Around; places Researching; areas Friendly to; proximity to Nice to; areas

Around; places

____________ is an example of a soft skill. Computer programming Analytics Being a team player Building a house

Being a team player

Which of these is an example of a bold first impression when applying for a job? Having a flashy designed resume Applying a couple of weeks after the job is posted Applying several times for the same position Calling the hiring manager and introducing yourself

Calling the hiring manager and introducing yourself

Which of the following is NOT a way to make yourself a valuable employee in the future? Improve your communication skills Learn computer literacy skills Become a team player Determine how much income you should make

Determine how much income you should make

The first step in finding your dream job is ___________. Interviewing Dreaming about it Discovering your talents, passions, and values Applying

Discovering your talents, passions, and values

What is NOT a benefit of working while in school? Boost your GPA Gain experience Earn a grant Develop skills

Earn a grant

If you don't know the company dress code, it's best to dress very casual for an interview. True False

False

Taking an entry-level position makes it difficult to advance in a career you want to explore. True False

False

Your first job will likely be your dream job. True False

False

_______ skills are things you learn in school or receive special training on. Soft Hard

Hard

What's the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

Hard skills are those that you need to be able to perform a particular job. Soft skills on the other hand are usually self-taught and self-developed. Unlike hard skills they are not specific to an industry or job.

Your resume should NOT include ___________. Your past job experiences Professional references How much money you want to make Your education

How much money you want to make

What is the key to failure? Never embracing it Avoiding it Talking about it Learning from it

Learning from it

Being smart about how you spend your free time is important when building your career. Which of the following is a great way to spend your free time? Playing video games. Learning new things. Checking social media. Streaming videos online.

Learning new things.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneur?Risk taker One Dimensional Courageous Visionary

One Dimensional

The National Study of Millionaires revealed that millionaires are more likely to . . . Have an account with at least three social media platforms Watch TV at least 10 hours each week Read one nonfiction book each month Get up by 5 a.m. each morning

Read one nonfiction book each month

For entrepreneurs, taking _________ and growing a business go hand in hand. Applications Risks Breaks Classes

Risks

An entrepreneur is someone who ______________. Works an entry level job at a large business Starts and runs their own business Gets hired to work for their dream company Starts and runs someone else's business

Starts and runs their own business

Your __________, _________, and ___________ make you who you are. Work; family; experience Passions; purpose statement; talents Talents; passions; values Friends; education; values

Talents; passions; values

Employers consider soft skills as important as hard skills. True False

True

Mentors are people who can guide, encourage, and hold you accountable as you make the climb to your dream job. True False

True

What is an example of putting the Proximity Principle into practice?Reading Volunteering Researching Listening to a podcast

Volunteering

Which of the following is NOT a key quality of a good mentor?Accomplished Understanding Wealthy Caring

Wealthy

When writing your purpose statement, what should you think about?Who you want to work for and how you can add value. Where you want to be in 30 years and how much money you want to make. Who you most want to help and the problem you want to solve. Who you want to learn from and how to solve their problems.

Who you most want to help and the problem you want to solve.

The best way to make the contribution you were born to make is by doing work __________. That pays you a lot of money You're passionate about With nonprofits That's easy

You're passionate about

How can a mentor help you along the journey to your dream job? What qualifies someone as a mentor?

Your career mentor will provide you with valuable professional advice and insight into his own personal journey in the field or company that you have chosen. They can advise you on how best you can gain the skills and expertise you need for your dream job

What is the point where your greatest talents, passions, and values intersect? Your perfect place Your sweet spot Your dream job Your first job

Your sweet spot

The very best investment you can make is in ___________. Yourself The stock market Real estate A new car

Yourself

Give three examples of experiences that can get you in close proximity to your dream job.

entry level positions to get foot in the door, job shadowing, internships, volunteering in fields of interest

What are four questions you could ask a hiring manager during an interview?

how long have you been with the company? whats the company culture like what do you enjoy most about your work? how will my performance be measured?

What are the three identifying factors that need to intersect to find your sweet spot?

talents, values, passions

Job shadowing is a great way to gain experience in a career field. True False

true

Many employers will research job candidates' social media posts. True False

true

You should always do research about the company you're applying for a job at or interviewing with. True False

true

ESSAY QUESTIONS What are some of the factors that help you identify your personal brand? What do you want YOUR personal brand to be?

what people think about you your passions your values visible character traits should be authentic to who you are and aim to represent yourself well

A great way to make an impression after an interview is to send a handwritten thank-you note to your interviewer within ________ after your interview. 2 weeks 30 days 30 minutes 48 hours

48 hours