You Want to Be Prepared If You Are Asked About

question 56

Multiple Choice

You want to be prepared if you are asked about your salary expectations during a job interview. What should you do?

• A)Do research before the interview so that you know what similar jobs are paying in your geographic region.
• B)Determine what you would like to earn per hour so that you can give an exact dollar amount when asked.
• C)Create a budget that details your personal expenses so that you can show the employer exactly how much you need to earn to cover your bills.
• D)You will sound more professional if you cite an hourly amount.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Current Liabilities

Obligations or debts that a company is expected to pay within one year or within its operating cycle.

Current Assets

Items that are projected to be turned into cash, disposed of, or used up within twelve months or the usual business operational cycle.

Fiscal Year

The one-year period a company or government uses for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements.