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14. The poverty rate among people with a bachelor’s degree is about ______ , while the poverty rate among people with no high school diploma is about _____. a. 2%; 20% c. 8%; 15% b. 10%; 50% d. 5%; 30% 15. Identify five educational alternatives to a traditional four year college: _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ 16. Anna is a senior in high school and she is trying to decide what major she should study in college. She has no idea what she wants to do as a career. Describe three things she can do that can help her identify a potential career path. _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ 17. T F If you have very little work experience, simply describe your education on a resume. 18. Which of the following is most likely NOT a type of skill that should be listed on a resume: a. proficiency in Microsoft Excel b. the ability to speak Chinese c. the ability swim 100 yards in under a minute (unless you’re applying to be a lifeguard) d. mastery of a coding language 19. Salary and wage differences among industries and is based on: a. labor demand and special job skills b. the season c. job satisfaction d. location 20. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook , historically jobs in the ______ and ________ industries have lower pay. a. service c. telecommunication b. education d. a and b PRODUCT PREVIEW
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