Chapter 8. Failure to Launch

EIA Activity: Failure to Launch

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following question.True or False: The national unemployment rate was 9.9% in March 2010.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

2. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following question. All of the following are resume writing tips for recent college graduates EXCEPT :

   A.

   Consider listing additional coursework outside your major.

   B.

   Use active verbs.

   C.

   Ideally, a resume should be three to five pages in length.

   D.

   Take a fresh look at what you may think are menial jobs.

3. Question

   Use Link 3 to answer the following question. True or False: The average starting salary offered to a bachelor’s degree candidate from the class of 2014 was $42,350.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True.

4. Question

   Use Link 4 to answer the following questions. True or False: In 2015, the unemployment rate for a person with a bachelor’s degree was 2.8%.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

5. Question

   True or False: In 2015, the unemployment rate for a person with a high school diploma was 5.4%.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

6. Question

   Is college for everyone? Yes or no? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Is college for everyone? Yes or no? Discuss.

7. Question

   Do you currently have a resume? Is it updated? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Do you currently have a resume? Is it updated? Discuss.

8. Question

   Assume you are a recent college graduate, but you have been unable to find a full-time job in your field of study. Would you be willing to work at Starbucks either full- or part-time until you landed a full-time job in your respective field, or would you rather remain unemployed? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Assume you are a recent college graduate, but you have been unable to find a full-time job in your field of study. Would you be willing to work at Starbucks either full- or part-time until you landed a full-time job in your respective field, or would you rather remain unemployed? Discuss.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no