Basics Beginner: Education and Employment

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1.
Why is it important to keep an emergency fund when you have a job?
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All of the above. All of these are good reasons to start an emergency fund. It is best to start the fund while you are working so that you can prepare for a possible interruption in your working.
2.
Those who earn a bachelor's degree generally earn _______ those with only a high school diploma.
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More money than. As a general rule, with a bachelor's degree, you will earn more money than those with just a high school diploma.
3.
What is a good reason for using active verbs rather than passive verbs when describing your experiences on your resume?
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Both of the above. Active verbs generally make you appear more assertive and productive.
4.
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.
5.
When you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka the FAFSA, why should you get your parents involved in it?
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You will need their tax information when you fill it out. Your parents' tax information is generally required for most students when they fill out the FAFSA.