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Finance ch 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Over their lifetime, Americans will spend an average of ___ hours at work. | 9,000 |
| Ask what was I ___ to do? | Born |
| Your first job will give you ___. | Experience |
| You will ___ a reputation. | Build |
| ___ your role. | Know |
| ___ your role. | Accept |
| ___ your role. | Maximize |
| How do you make the contribution you were born to make? | By doing work you're passionate about. |
| What is wrong with wealth and careers in American culture? | Too many people spend a lifetime chasing wealth in a career that they hate, or they work an excessive number of hours every week. |
| Hard Skils | Technical skills that are learned and that require IQ (intelligence quotient). |
| Soft Skills | Character traits and interpersonal skills requiring EQ (emotional quotient) that guide how you interact with others. |
| First tip for job:What are you when you apply for any job? | You're a product. |
| Second tip for job: Whether you start a small business or working at a restaurant... | Don't take your first job for granted. |
| What percentage of young adults have jobs at around 16-24 years old? | Over 46%. |
| Do some ___ aboutthe company your are interviewing with. | Research |
| ___ for the questions you might be aksed. | Prepare |
| Consider questions ___ should ask. | You |
| Ask: What is the type of person that really ___ in this job? | Wins |
| 66% of hiring managers decide if they like a person in the first 30 ___ | Seconds |
| A few steps to follow up a great first impression is to: | Apply early, email copy of application to hiring manager, and call hiring manager and ask to introduce yourself. |
| Resume | A French word meaning "to sum up" a summary. |
| Out of 250 applications for a job, only four to six people will get an in-person interview | True |
| How can you still make a good impression after the interview? | Send a thank-you note to your interview within 48 hours, even if you're not interested in the job. |
| Five traits that many employers look for include: | Dependability, integrity, respect, teamwork, and initiative. |