You are gaining work skills right now
True - what do you think they are?
College degrees go in this order: associates, masters, bachelors, doctorates
False - Associates (optional), Bachelors (typically first), Masters, Doctorates
A tech school is normally a 2 year program
True - you normally retain an associates if you complete a degree at a tech school
Only doctors can get their doctorates degree
False - anyone can pursue this degree, you do not need to be in healthcare
If you get a job in your teens, it is your responsibility to communicate with your boss if/when you cannot make it into your scheduled shift.
True - Please do not have your parents do this task for you. If you are old enough to work, you are old enough to properly communicate with your boss.
A resume is a list of ingredients needed to create a food dish
False - a summary of your personal data, your educational background and training, your business or professional experience and qualifications, and your achieve
A trade school can provide hands on learning for a specific job skill
True - This can also be a college substitute
It is a good idea to include your picture on your resume.
False - it is not a bad thing but it can lead to profiling. It is important to let your experience speak for you.
A bachelors degree typically takes 4 years to complete
True - If you take dual credits in high school, it can take less time than that
When attending an interview, it is okay to wear crop tops and sweatpants.
False - Dress for Success
Bachelors degree is called an undergrad degree
True
Some jobs require a bachelors and a masters degree in order to be hired
True - All depends on what you are looking to do
You have to go to college after high school or you will not find a job
False - There are several other opportunities out there that do not require a college education
A W-2 form is a job offer letter
False-also known as the Wage and Tax Statement, A W-2 reports employees' annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from their paychecks.
Being paid Bi-Weekly means you get paid every week
False - Every other week
In a work setting, PTO is short for Party Time Opportunities.
False - Paid Time Off
Mock interviews are practice interviews you can do to better prepare for a real one
True - Practice makes perfect
An associates degree needed in order to get your bachelor's degree
False
If you are working towards your masters degree, you are in graduate school
True
There are 4 technical colleges in South Dakota
True - Southeast (Sioux Falls), Lake Area Tech (Watertown), Mitchell Tech (Mitchell), Western Dakota (Rapid City)
An associates degree is typically a two or less year degree/program
True
A professional reference is someone a potential employer can contact to learn more about your work ethic
True - Potential employers will typically request a few references after your initial interview
A community college is typically a 4 year program
False - It is typically a 2 year program. A university is where you can get a 4 year program.
A good length for a resume is 4-5 pages
False - A page or maybe a page and half is a good resume