You Are Majoring in Environmental Studies

question 10

Multiple Choice

You are majoring in environmental studies. Last year, you worked for six months as a volunteer caregiver at an orphanage in Asia. Does this help you in your job search?

• A) Yes. It gives you opportunities to discuss the transferrable skills you developed in areas such as problem-solving and collaboration.
• B) No. It is not related to your intended field of study.
• C) No. It shows that you took time off from finishing school.
• D) Yes. It shows that you are willing to work for free, which employers like.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Rate

The percentage at which an asset is depreciated each period, often used to allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Tax Deduction

A reduction in taxable income, which can lower the total tax bill, allowed for certain expenses or investments.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to present future cash flows in terms of their value today.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.