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Which aspect could have a positive impact on future salary in a job position?

A
The opportunity for advancement or promotion could result in higher pay.
B
The starting salary is very high, but the job outlook is poor.
C
The position offers more employee benefits than others like it.
D
The career choice requires less post-secondary education so less student loans are needed.
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Jerome likes to take stuff apart and then rebuild it. He is also good at math but is rather shy. Which career choices might he enjoy? Check all that apply.

A
Engineer: design, plan, or manage a system such as machines, computers, or roads.
B
Computer support specialist: work with people to service, upgrade, or design computer systems to fit their needs.
C
Aircraft inspector: inspect, plan, and oversee repairs on aircraft; may also need to design parts as repair methods that meet standards.
D
Car salesman: sell cars to the police.
E
Factory reproduction manager: check that products meet specifications.
F
Event planner: works with people to plan parties, weddings, fundraisers, or corporate events.
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Caitlin has finished her schooling and training to be a dental hygienist. She has two job offers that she is considering. Caitlin’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Albuquerque, NMJob 2: Ann-Arbor, MISalary$54,000$61,000Benefits$2,500 bonuses,health insurance,401KHealth insurance,401KAverage Monthly Rent & Utilities$925$1,300Which job would offer the best annual income considering the cost of living in each locale?

A
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $59,700 but that of job 1 is $55,575.
B
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $45,400 but the income for job 1 is $41,900.
C
Job 1 is a better choice because it costs $4,500 less per year to live there.
D
The jobs have equal annual incomes of $45,400 after rent and utilities so Caitlin should take the job in her favorite locale.
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Amy is analyzing a job offer. Amy’s Salary AnalysisAnnual SalaryBenefitsAverage Monthly RentAverage Monthly Utility Costs$48,500401K matched up to $2,500/year,$5,000 in bonuses$1,100$200How much should she expect to pay on rent and utilities each year?

A
$1,300
B
$2,400
C
$13,200
D
$15,600
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Tayesha wants to find more information about a career in architecture. Which resource is most likely to give balanced, accurate information?

A
She should use Facebook advice from friends since they know her best.
B
She should use a personal blog of an architect since it is a person in the industry.
C
She should use the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website since it will cover a wide range of information about the careers around the United States.
D
She should use a fashion magazine article on famous architects since it will have lots of pictures.
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Brenden wants to set aside money for times when he may be without work due to illness or layoffs. Which method would be best?

A
college savings account for his daughters
B
checking account
C
personal savings account
D
home equity line of credit
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Which represents an employee benefit?

A
wage paid per hour of work
B
health-insurance plan with company-paid premiums
C
schedule with weekends off
D
gratuity given by customers or clients
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Liam is a computer systems analyst and is looking to change to a company that offers more opportunities for advancement. He has job offers from two companies that look promising. Liam’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Seattle, WAJob 2: Silicon Valley, CASalary$78,000$100,000Benefits$4,000 bonuses,health insurance,401K$2,500 bonuses,health insurance,401KAverage Monthly Rent & Utilities$1,350$3,150Which company is a better choice based on annual income after housing and utility costs?

A
Job 2 is a better choice because it will have a salary and benefits worth $20,500 more than job 1.
B
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after housing is expected to be $140,300 but job 1 is expected to be $98,200.
C
Job 1 is a better choice because the annual income after housing is $65,800 but that of job 2 is $64,700.
D
Job 1 is a better choice because annual income after benefits and housing will be $109,800 but the annual income for job 2 will be $92,200.
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Which statement is an example of post-secondary education?

A
core classes such as math and English that one takes in high school
B
vocational classes such as marketing or computer-aided design that one may take in high school
C
a class in a specific computer application or language that one may take to advance in a career
D
a dance class that one takes after retiring for enrichment and enjoyment
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Cameron is choosing a career out of high school with no further training. The median salary for this career is $30,000. His friend Mateo is choosing a career that requires a college degree but has a median salary of $55,000. Over 20 years, what will be the difference between their incomes?

A
$25,000
B
$85,000
C
$500,000
D
$1,700,000

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