What is one benefit of attending trade school after high school?A.To live in a dormB.To learn a practical skillC.To prepare for graduate schoolD.To choose from numerous electivesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is one advantage of a trade school education?A.Statistically, your lifetime earnings will be higher than a college graduate's.B.It is less costly than attending a four-year college.C.You can postpone getting a job longer.D.You will have a greater selection of electives.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is one benefit of continuing your education after graduating high school?A.A person who goes on to earn a college degree will have to pay the full costs of going to college.B.A person with a high school degree typically earns more than someone with a college degree over time.C.A person with a college degree typically earns more than someone with a high school degree over time.D.A person with a high school degree can enter the job market and start earning money immediately.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

1. Once you have started your career and are working, what is MOST likely to be the single factor that has the greatest impact on how satisfied you are in your job? a. The benefits package you receive b. The amount of money you make c. The relationship you have with your boss d. The distance to work from your house 2. A(n) ______ is an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the field you'd like to enter with your future supervisor mentoring you while still in school. a. internship b. career c. service-learning opportunity d. co-op program 3. If you are interested in hands-on learning while you are still in class, and would like to would like to volunteer within different agencies that correspond to one or more of your classes, which of the following would be BEST for you? a. An internship b. A career c. A service-learning opportunity d. A co-op program 4. Which of the following would be the BEST way to create a personal branding statement? a. Design and print business cards with a headshot and contact information. b. Use action verbs to create a mental image in a pithy, memorable testimonial. c. Blog passionately about something very important to you. d. Use Facebook to publicize your skills, your enthusiasm, and your energy. 5. As you begin to network, who should you consider to be a "strong tie"? a. A former boss for whom you worked for one year before college b. A professor who knows your work and has contacts in the community c. Your sister's boyfriend's father who already works in a related field in the community d. A former coworker with whom you worked for one year before college 6. For which of the following candidates would the chronological approach to the resume be MOST appropriate? a. Andres, who excelled in college, even serving as a teacher's assistant for a semester b. Jim, who's skills acquired in college are perfectly applicable to the position c. Juanita, who is two years removed from college but now ready to begin her career d. Jill, who's years at college were extended due to 18 months of relevant work experience 7. You should use the skills approach on your resume if you are lacking ______. a. good grades b. personality c. work experience d. a college degree 8. When constructing your cover letter, it is critical that you avoid ______. a. going over one page b. including anything personal c. telling a story d. asking a question

Question 4 of 10One benefit of being a college graduate is that:A.you are guaranteed a job in the field you choose.B.you will have access to vocational or technical jobs.C.you can get better seats at pro sports games.D.you will have wider career options.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why could it be important to gain work experience immediately after high school instead of going to college? What advantages might this offer?