Consumer Economics Chapter 6 Test

Pretest and short answer from class

The best way to make the contribution you were born to make is by doing work __________.

You're passionate about

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

true

An entrepreneur is someone who ______________.

starts and runs their own business

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

The very best investment you can make is in ___________.

yourself

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

Your resume should NOT include ___________.

how much money you want to make

For entrepreneurs taking _________ and growing a business go hand in hand.

risks

Job shadowing is a great way to gain experience in a career field. True or false?

true

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

read one nonfiction book a month

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

sweet spot

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

hard

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

calling the hiring manager and introducing yourself

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

one dimensional

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

volunteering

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

When writing your purpose statement what should you think about?

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

____________ is an example of a soft skill.

being a team player

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

false

What is the key to failure?

learning from it

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

false

Mentors are people who can guide and hold you accountable as you make the climb to your dream job. True or false?

true

Your __________, ___________, and ___________make you who you are.

talents, passions, values

Employers consider soft skills as important as hard skills. True or false?

true

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.

48 hours

Many employers will research job candidates' social media posts. True or false?

true

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

determine how much income you should make

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

wealthy

Your first job will likely be your dream job. True or false?

false

It’s always important to prepare intentionally for an interview. Which of the following is NOT something you will find out from the company’s website?

What competitors are doing in the marketplace

Hard vs soft skills?

hard - training

soft - interpersonal

What are four questions to ask the interviewer?

Who wins in this job?

What is you favorite part of the job?

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

How will my job performance be evaluated and how often?

What are the three identifying factors to find the sweet spot?

talents, passions, values

3 examples of experiences you can get that are close to a dream job?

Interning, voluntering, interviewing

How can a mentor help you with a dream job? What makes them a mentor?

You can learn more about the job to decide if you like it.

They should be knowledgeable and care about you