Basics Beginner: Education and Employment

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1.
What employees have the best possibility of earning more money at their jobs?
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Those who learn new skills. Generally, the more skills you learn, the better your chance of taking on new roles and earning more money.
2.
A bachelor's degree generally takes how many years of college?
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Four. The bachelor's degree is designed to be completed in four years. It may take a person longer, however.
3.
What role does technology play in future job demand?
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It influences many industries and drives demand. Technology is found in many industries nowadays.
4.
Piecework pay is most common among _______.
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Independent contractors. Independent contractors, such as many artists, will often get paid a set amount for doing a project.
5.
If you are taking advanced chemistry in high school, it is okay to put that on your resume.
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True. Although it is not an activity, a class like this shows employers that you are intelligent and a hard worker.
6.
All financial aid is free money.
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False. While some forms of financial aid are free money, many other forms, such as loans and work-study, are not.
7.
If you are applying for a job and you have never worked in that field before, what can you use to make an employer consider you?
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All of the above. All of these activities show experience with important skills.
8.
What are the advantages of consolidating your student loans?
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All of the above. These are all advantages, and they make loan payments easier.