Dave Ramsey Chapter 6 (Career Readiness)

A great way to make an impression after an interview is to send a handwritten thank-you note to your interviewer within ______ after you interview.

48 hours

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

Your resume should NOT include

How much money you want to make

The National Study of Millionaires revealed that millionaires are more likely to...

Read one nonfiction book each month

For entrepreneurs, taking _______ and growing a business go hand in hand.

Risks

When writing your purpose statement, what should you think about?

Who you 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 ___________.

You're passionate about

The very best investment you can make is in________

Yourself

Which of the following is NOT a way to make yourself a valuable employee in the future?

Determine how much income you should make

The first step in finding your dream job is ___________

Discovering your talents, passions, and values

What is NOT a benefit of working while in school?

Earn a grant

An entrepreneur is someone who __________________

Starts and runs their own business

what is the point where your greatest talents, passions, and values intersect?

Sweet Spot

Your _______________, ________________, and _______________ make you who you are.

Talents; Passions; Values

___________ is an example of a soft skill

Being a team player

Which of these is an example of a bold first impression when applying for a job?

Calling the hiring manager and introducing yourself

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

False

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

False

Your first job will likely be your dream job.

False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an entrepreneur?

One dimensional

What is the key to failure?

Learning from it

Employers consider soft skills important as hard skills.

True

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

True

Many employers will research job candidates' social media posts.

True

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

True

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

True

What is an example of putting the Proximity Principle into practice?

Volunteering

Which of the following is NOT a key quality of a good mentor?

Wealthy

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?

Learning new things

___________ skills are things you learn in school or receive special training on.

Hard