When an Entrepreneur Quits and Has to Find a Job

When an Entrepreneur Quits and Has to Find a Job Being a entrepreneur is hard. Even though I wrote a book about alternatives to a job (51 Alternatives to a Real Job), and I talk about multiple streams of income, and I regularly present to youth and adults about starting their own business, and I think that being creators trumps being consumers any day, I know that being an entrepreneur is hard. Its not for everyone. And at times, its not for anyone. In a recent email from a JibberJobber user, I read: One of the discoveries I made is that I am an entrepreneur at heart, but not at the moment. Not at the moment.  Sometimes the timing is right, but that doesnt mean the timing is always right. A few months ago a close friend who has owned a software business for years closed shop and got a real job.  The emotions in this type of transition has to include: Elation  beyond measure, to get a regular paycheck (no more high ups and low downs). Sadness, because of having    to move on from having built something that is just not buildable anymore. Embarrassment  and shame  to quit on your dreams of so many years, and admit that you simply werent good enough to make it work. But circumstances shift, needs change, support from family changes, markets evolve. At the intersection where dreams meets reality, you learn just how hard it is to get something close to break even, much less highly profitable. Your respect for those who founded and created businesses from yesteryear skyrockets as you realize that to get to what looks like an easy, privileged and exotic lifestyle, founders had to sacrifice health, relationships, and sanity. Ive seen this over and over. Ive seen entrepreneurs-at-heart pull the plug on their dreams and get a job. And heres what I think: THAT IS OKAY. I read Seth Godins book, The Dip, and what I got out of it was you have to learn when to quit or change course.  Hes not talking about quitting in a depression and giving up on life.  Hes talking about figuring out when to change what you are doing, either in a big way (close your business) or a small way (change your strategy, offering, packaging, etc.).  Change, re-evaluating, and some-might-call-it-failure, is OKAY.  Its necessary. Its expected.  Its important. Youve heard that you should fail quickly, learn from it, and move on, right? This is a really, really hard pill to swallow when its your idea, your business, your attempt.  Its your ego, and eventually, your identity. Quitting means you dont believe in yourself.  You slip into a depression where you have validated, once again, that you werent as competent and qualified as you thought you were.  Perhaps you will only amount to being a cog in someone elses wheel.  This is not the career you envisioned. But in reality, you shouldnt think that way.  Whether you are a cog in someone elses wheel, or you create the next Facebook, you have value.  And as I mentioned earlier, circumstances change.  Maybe your role as cog today will lead you to successful entrepreneur in the future.  Or maybe youll be a great cog, with a great career, with financial stability and all the joys that can come from having a fulfilled life. I admit that I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I couldnt figure it out until the idea for JibberJobber came.  There were a few false starts with other businesses, but my heart wasnt in it, and they werent the right path.  I eventually pulled the plug on them.  But when JibberJobber came, it was like a calling from God.  And for parts of the last nine years, that calling has been hard to fulfill.  Ive done the stuff Id heard about from other entrepreneurs: lived off of credit cards, borrowed ridiculous amounts of money from family, burned through my 401k, payed my employees for months without taking any salary, etc. Glamorous?  Only in the movies. Hard?  Indescribably hard. Did I think about giving up?  Many times. Did I have any way out?  Ive had job offers and buyout offers over the years, but none of them were right. For now, this is my calling.  Im blessed to have a wife who is all-in, and gets the vision of what Im doing. Not to say that there havent been times when she wanted something different (like a paycheck every other week), but she gets it.  She supports it.  And thats the reason why I can still be here, as an entrepreneur, fighting the fight, while I might otherwise get a high-paying job with benefits and vacation, and some facade of security. Luckily we figured out the money part of this business, which is something that my ex-competitors cant say. I choose to fight this bloody, messy fight. Getting a job?  Pulling the plug on entrepreneurship?  If its right, right now, then do it. I think thats only a step in the big journey of being an entrepreneur.  After all, with the state of job security being what it is now, arent we all taking entrepreneurial risks? When an Entrepreneur Quits and Has to Find a Job Being a entrepreneur is hard. Even though I wrote a book about alternatives to a job (51 Alternatives to a Real Job), and I talk about multiple streams of income, and I regularly present to youth and adults about starting their own business, and I think that being creators trumps being consumers any day, I know that being an entrepreneur is hard. Its not for everyone. And at times, its not for anyone. In a recent email from a JibberJobber user, I read: One of the discoveries I made is that I am an entrepreneur at heart, but not at the moment. Not at the moment.  Sometimes the timing is right, but that doesnt mean the timing is always right. A few months ago a close friend who has owned a software business for years closed shop and got a real job.  The emotions in this type of transition has to include: Elation  beyond measure, to get a regular paycheck (no more high ups and low downs). Sadness, because of having    to move on from having built something that is just not buildable anymore. Embarrassment  and shame  to quit on your dreams of so many years, and admit that you simply werent good enough to make it work. But circumstances shift, needs change, support from family changes, markets evolve. At the intersection where dreams meets reality, you learn just how hard it is to get something close to break even, much less highly profitable. Your respect for those who founded and created businesses from yesteryear skyrockets as you realize that to get to what looks like an easy, privileged and exotic lifestyle, founders had to sacrifice health, relationships, and sanity. Ive seen this over and over. Ive seen entrepreneurs-at-heart pull the plug on their dreams and get a job. And heres what I think: THAT IS OKAY. I read Seth Godins book, The Dip, and what I got out of it was you have to learn when to quit or change course.  Hes not talking about quitting in a depression and giving up on life.  Hes talking about figuring out when to change what you are doing, either in a big way (close your business) or a small way (change your strategy, offering, packaging, etc.).  Change, re-evaluating, and some-might-call-it-failure, is OKAY.  Its necessary. Its expected.  Its important. Youve heard that you should fail quickly, learn from it, and move on, right? This is a really, really hard pill to swallow when its your idea, your business, your attempt.  Its your ego, and eventually, your identity. Quitting means you dont believe in yourself.  You slip into a depression where you have validated, once again, that you werent as competent and qualified as you thought you were.  Perhaps you will only amount to being a cog in someone elses wheel.  This is not the career you envisioned. But in reality, you shouldnt think that way.  Whether you are a cog in someone elses wheel, or you create the next Facebook, you have value.  And as I mentioned earlier, circumstances change.  Maybe your role as cog today will lead you to successful entrepreneur in the future.  Or maybe youll be a great cog, with a great career, with financial stability and all the joys that can come from having a fulfilled life. I admit that I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I couldnt figure it out until the idea for JibberJobber came.  There were a few false starts with other businesses, but my heart wasnt in it, and they werent the right path.  I eventually pulled the plug on them.  But when JibberJobber came, it was like a calling from God.  And for parts of the last nine years, that calling has been hard to fulfill.  Ive done the stuff Id heard about from other entrepreneurs: lived off of credit cards, borrowed ridiculous amounts of money from family, burned through my 401k, payed my employees for months without taking any salary, etc. Glamorous?  Only in the movies. Hard?  Indescribably hard. Did I think about giving up?  Many times. Did I have any way out?  Ive had job offers and buyout offers over the years, but none of them were right. For now, this is my calling.  Im blessed to have a wife who is all-in, and gets the vision of what Im doing. Not to say that there havent been times when she wanted something different (like a paycheck every other week), but she gets it.  She supports it.  And thats the reason why I can still be here, as an entrepreneur, fighting the fight, while I might otherwise get a high-paying job with benefits and vacation, and some facade of security. Luckily we figured out the money part of this business, which is something that my ex-competitors cant say. I choose to fight this bloody, messy fight. Getting a job?  Pulling the plug on entrepreneurship?  If its right, right now, then do it. I think thats only a step in the big journey of being an entrepreneur.  After all, with the state of job security being what it is now, arent we all taking entrepreneurial risks? When an Entrepreneur Quits and Has to Find a Job Being a entrepreneur is hard. Even though I wrote a book about alternatives to a job (51 Alternatives to a Real Job), and I talk about multiple streams of income, and I regularly present to youth and adults about starting their own business, and I think that being creators trumps being consumers any day, I know that being an entrepreneur is hard. Its not for everyone. And at times, its not for anyone. In a recent email from a JibberJobber user, I read: One of the discoveries I made is that I am an entrepreneur at heart, but not at the moment. Not at the moment.  Sometimes the timing is right, but that doesnt mean the timing is always right. A few months ago a close friend who has owned a software business for years closed shop and got a real job.  The emotions in this type of transition has to include: Elation  beyond measure, to get a regular paycheck (no more high ups and low downs). Sadness, because of having    to move on from having built something that is just not buildable anymore. Embarrassment  and shame  to quit on your dreams of so many years, and admit that you simply werent good enough to make it work. But circumstances shift, needs change, support from family changes, markets evolve. At the intersection where dreams meets reality, you learn just how hard it is to get something close to break even, much less highly profitable. Your respect for those who founded and created businesses from yesteryear skyrockets as you realize that to get to what looks like an easy, privileged and exotic lifestyle, founders had to sacrifice health, relationships, and sanity. Ive seen this over and over. Ive seen entrepreneurs-at-heart pull the plug on their dreams and get a job. And heres what I think: THAT IS OKAY. I read Seth Godins book, The Dip, and what I got out of it was you have to learn when to quit or change course.  Hes not talking about quitting in a depression and giving up on life.  Hes talking about figuring out when to change what you are doing, either in a big way (close your business) or a small way (change your strategy, offering, packaging, etc.).  Change, re-evaluating, and some-might-call-it-failure, is OKAY.  Its necessary. Its expected.  Its important. Youve heard that you should fail quickly, learn from it, and move on, right? This is a really, really hard pill to swallow when its your idea, your business, your attempt.  Its your ego, and eventually, your identity. Quitting means you dont believe in yourself.  You slip into a depression where you have validated, once again, that you werent as competent and qualified as you thought you were.  Perhaps you will only amount to being a cog in someone elses wheel.  This is not the career you envisioned. But in reality, you shouldnt think that way.  Whether you are a cog in someone elses wheel, or you create the next Facebook, you have value.  And as I mentioned earlier, circumstances change.  Maybe your role as cog today will lead you to successful entrepreneur in the future.  Or maybe youll be a great cog, with a great career, with financial stability and all the joys that can come from having a fulfilled life. I admit that I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I couldnt figure it out until the idea for JibberJobber came.  There were a few false starts with other businesses, but my heart wasnt in it, and they werent the right path.  I eventually pulled the plug on them.  But when JibberJobber came, it was like a calling from God.  And for parts of the last nine years, that calling has been hard to fulfill.  Ive done the stuff Id heard about from other entrepreneurs: lived off of credit cards, borrowed ridiculous amounts of money from family, burned through my 401k, payed my employees for months without taking any salary, etc. Glamorous?  Only in the movies. Hard?  Indescribably hard. Did I think about giving up?  Many times. Did I have any way out?  Ive had job offers and buyout offers over the years, but none of them were right. For now, this is my calling.  Im blessed to have a wife who is all-in, and gets the vision of what Im doing. Not to say that there havent been times when she wanted something different (like a paycheck every other week), but she gets it.  She supports it.  And thats the reason why I can still be here, as an entrepreneur, fighting the fight, while I might otherwise get a high-paying job with benefits and vacation, and some facade of security. Luckily we figured out the money part of this business, which is something that my ex-competitors cant say. I choose to fight this bloody, messy fight. Getting a job?  Pulling the plug on entrepreneurship?  If its right, right now, then do it. I think thats only a step in the big journey of being an entrepreneur.  After all, with the state of job security being what it is now, arent we all taking entrepreneurial risks?

Can You Grow with the Company

Can You Grow with the Company When searching for a new job, there may be many prospective companies that you are considering. However, what you truly want is a company that you know that you have a future at. Chances are, you are done with going to a   company staying a year or two, and then having to move onto a new place. This is no way to live, and it can be disastrous if you are trying to save for retirement. So, what are the elements you should be looking for when looking at a potential company to work with? Elements to Look For When you are considering whether to accept a position at a company, you want to know that you can move forward with the company. That is why you should consider these factors: Does the company have a lot of turnover employees? If you cannot find someone who has been there for longer than five years, chances are you are not going to have a lot of growth opportunities here if they cannot keep the employees that they already have. This often points to their being a management issue, which no one wants to deal with for twenty or more years until they retire. Does the company have engaged employees? This refers to employees who seemed to truly want the best for the company and are doing their hardest. They are involved, are welcoming to the other employees and seem to be happy with the working environment. Some companies have taken to employee engagement platform  to help with engagement. What are other ways you might be able to see if companies are encouraging engagement and are their employees invested? Do they promote within the company? This is very important for those who want to grow with the company. If the company is known for promoting within, you have a better chance of staying with them and continuing within the hierarchy. Look at the reviews for the company online. How are they? Are you seeing mostly positive or negative reviews? There are tons of websites that are devoted to employees reviewing these businesses. And you may even find it helpful if they are a business to consumer company to read those reviews as well, as it can give you a great understanding of how well they are doing on the market. What is the first impression that you have of the company? First impressions account for so much, and what your gut is telling you is a great way to make a decision as to whether this is a company that you can grow with or not. If you find that you are answering mostly negatively to many of these questions, then this could be a huge red flag. It may mean that you are looking at a company who is going to hire you, yet in a few years (or less) you will be back in the same position, trying to find a new job. For those who are looking to start with a new company, remember that there are several factors that go into making this the right company for you. You will find that growth is one of the main aspects that people are interested in finding with a company. Thus, company owners need to make sure that they are doing whatever they can to attract and retain their talent by communicating that theres opportunity to grow with the company.

How To Buy the Perfect Business Gift - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How To Buy the Perfect Business Gift - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career What is a gift supposed to convey? Is it an expression of how you feel about the recipient? Would that be affection? Gratitude? Respect? Or is a gift meant to convey something about you? Intelligence? Adventure? Humor? If you are serious about your reputation â€" what we now call your personal brand, the ideal gift will say something about both you and your recipient. It will have the flavor or essence of your personal brand and a hearty helping of an interest of theirs. Thus you are underscoring the intersection between the two of you. For example, I am Hello Kitty’s biggest fan. Nearly a disciple, actually. Hence, for a client who collects contemporary art, I’ve purchased the perfect gift. It’s Hello Kitty, Hello Art! by Roger Gastman. The pages feature the art of Gary Baseman and Yosuke Ueno among others â€" all with their particular take on Hello Kitty. That is the secret to buying the perfect item. I call it the: “me-and-you gift.” Give something that is special â€" not because it costs a lot, nor because it simply celebrates the recipient’s interests. Sure you want to be thoughtful, but as a brand you want to make a lasting impression â€" about you. Thus, look for something that underscores a (perhaps little known) dimension of you, in a way that pleases your recipient.  Include a reference to that in your note. “Jack, this book is a perfect intersection of your passion about contemporary art and my not-so-secret Hello Kitty addiction. Hope you enjoy it!” Business gifts have typically gone out to clients, but if you want to make an impression on your boss, referral sources or recruiters: the same advice applies. As a publisher, I can’t help but steer you to books and ebooks. The choices are endless â€" almost literally. Just browse booksellers with your dual purpose strategy in mind. For example, check out Chris Matthews’ new book, Kennedy: Elusive Hero. It’s perfect for that MSNBC fan, if that’s your news channel of choice as well.   It’s out in paperback just in time for the giving season. You might write, Weve laughed and cried about politics this year, and I wanted to pay tribute to both a great US President and our favorite commentator. I also like this selection of potential matches for you and yours: The Lego Book from the Lego company Zombie: A Novel by J.R. Angelella Plutocrats The Rise of the New Global Super Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else by Chrystia Freeland The Particle at the End of the Universe by Sean Carroll Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet by Andrew Blum Puppyhood: Life-Size Portraits of Puppies at 6 Weeks Old by J. Nichole Smith Love Looks Not With the Eyes: Thirteen Years with Lee Alexander McQueen by Anne Denaiu Remember: If you are going paperless, make sure to check which electronic device your recipient has. Then, order the ebook online. You may even have it sent on a specific date. Want it to arrive on Christmas Eve â€" before the morning crush of presents under the tree? Just select that date when you are making the purchase. So the ideal business gift is a memorable, maybe even surprising “you and me” match. It gives you a new avenue to express your personal brand and show your recipient you have something in common. And friends, remember that Hello Kitty, Hello Art selection. A girl can only hope! Want some help curating a book for your brand and your recipient? Send me an email at Nance@NanceRosen.com with the subject line “Holiday Gift.” Enclose a brief note about you and your recipient. I’ll do my best to send you my pick for a perfect gift. Author: Nance Rosen  is the author of  Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at  NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name:  nancerosen

Student Blog the opportunities to utilise while youre still at University University of Manchester Careers Blog

Student Blog the opportunities to utilise while youre still at University University of Manchester Careers Blog Written by Max Ibbotson, Final Year English Language Student and Careers Service Student Blogger This is it. You’re at the end. You made it through pre-school, primary school, high school, sixth form and now nearly university, the zenith of your Magical Mystery Educational Tour. Just. One. More. Year. You need to utilise everything your last year at university can offer â€" from getting yourself ready for a career to squeezing out the last bits of student fun. It’s as a list too, ‘cause who doesn’t like a list? CHANCE TO GET WORK EXPERIENCE UNDER YOUR BELT Most firms love to see work experience on your CV â€" it means you (probably) know what you’re doing, and it will be less effort for them to train you up. However, getting a bit of work experience â€" even if it’s only for a day â€" will help you decide what you want to do next. After some experience you may decide that it’s definitely the career for you, or you may go the other way and find that it’s not your cup of tea. STUDENT DISCOUNT Student discount is precious and fleeting â€" use it to the max! Spotify, clothes, cinema tickets, cheap food and drinks. Take advantage of the deals while you can. LIE INS You take them for granted, don’t you? You’re not in a lecture on a Wednesday morning, are you? It’s tough getting only 8 hours sleep every night, isn’t it? So, you decide to lie-in and eat your breakfast when everyone else is having their lunch and it feels terrific. Well, it ain’t going to last: a 9 a.m. once a week may seem like a nightmare but imagine that every day! While at uni, you are still â€" despite final year projects and dissertations and stress â€" allowed to have the odd mid-week lie-in. You have my permission. SESSIONS RUN BY UNI AND COMPANIES There are great sessions run throughout the year that are really informative and helpful. Whether it be huge firms such as KMPG or the BBC coming in to give lectures and presentations, or the Experience in Journalism day run by the Media Club. There are goldmines of careers information and experience everywhere you turn at university, these are the pick of the bunch. WATCHING ENDLESS RE-RUNS OF THE SIMPSONS Chances are you’ve seen more Netflix than you have your own lecture notes. And that’s fine â€" this is a safe space. In fact, my advice is to keep it up. Your final year is stressful. Really stressful. Make sure you balance the heavy workload by having your downtime and socialising with your mates. That way you’ll be able to come back to your work (just a little bit) more motivated. THE CAREERS SERVICE Being in your final year can be stressful because what comes next may be completely unknown to you. You might have decided what you want to do, you may even have got a job lined-up already, or you may have absolutely no clue what to do next. For wherever you may be at with your future plans, the Careers Service are able to help you in a plethora of ways. Maybe you need help updating your CV and writing a cover letter, or maybe you need help deciding what job is right for you. Well, we’re here to help. So, there you go. It’s a list that you can do what you want with. Bin it or follow it, makes no difference to me. However, it is potentially your last year at university â€" do what you want, but make it count, you’ll never get the chance again. Student blogs careers Careers fair Internships student blogger university

Creating a Great Resume Using Modern Resume Templates

Creating a Great Resume Using Modern Resume TemplatesWith so many different free modern resume templates available to use, is it really that difficult to have a resume designed for you? The answer is an obvious 'no' when you take into consideration the many different tools available to help people do this. Most people want to make sure that they can produce a professional looking document with a coherent resume. With the simple click of a button, you can be using modern resume templates to create one.It's not hard to come across professional looking modern resume templates on the Internet. This should tell you that there are many different options when it comes to creating a resume. However, how much will it cost to design your own? I'm sure you're thinking about the monetary expenses when you consider all of the free resources available to create a great modern resume. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot of money to create a nice looking resume.One of the most important aspec ts of a resume is the cover page. In the past, these pages were often done by hand and could be quite expensive, especially if you wanted to go to a high quality printing company. Luckily, many of the most well known companies have modern free modern resume templates available that you can use to create a well designed cover page.Another resource you can find is all of the modern resume templates that you can download from the Internet. Again, these templates are meant to make the process of creating a resume easy. You don't have to hire a professional writer to do this for you. Instead, you can use these templates to easily design a great modern resume.With today's fast paced and competitive career world, it is no wonder that so many people are struggling to find the job they want. The Internet is one of the easiest places to find free resources to help you get a job. This is especially true when you consider the number of modern resume templates available online that can help you present your best credentials in a very professional manner.If you're like most job hunters, you're probably frustrated at your current lack of employment. Even though there are so many different resources available to help you, many people still end up failing to find a job that matches their resume. By using a modern resume template, you can quickly and easily create a professional looking resume that can land you the job you've been hoping for.For those of you who aren't computer savvy, the best thing to do is find a reputable company that offers modern resume templates to create a nice resume for you. Once you get started, you'll realize just how easy it is to design a well-crafted resume without spending a lot of money. When you do finally get the job you're after, you'll probably thank yourself for taking the time to design a great resume for yourself.When you want to improve your chances of landing a good job, it pays to take the time to start designing a resume. With the int ernet being one of the best resources to find free modern resume templates, you shouldn't have a problem finding several different resources to help you create a well-written resume for yourself. Take some time to get started and soon you'll be on your way to a new job.

Quantitative Reasoning Example Questions and Answers

Quantitative Reasoning Example Questions and Answers Quantitative Reasoning is a complex and highly advanced psychometric test. It measures a person’s ability to use mathematical skills in order to solve equations.To work in connection with the How2Become Quantitative Reasoning guide, we have provided you with detailed sample questions that takes you step-by-step through the process of working out each type of question.The important thing to remember is to fully grasp the concept of each question. Once you can apply the methods, you will then be able to use the same method to work out the other questions.This guide will take you through the process of each question respective of how it is formatted in the Quantitative Reasoning guide.Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 1Below are the costs of purchasing land. Prime farmland costs £7,500 per acre. Building land costs £1.1 million per hectare. The table shows the costs, in thousands of pounds per hectare, of cleaning each site. These are paid in addition to the cost of purchasin g the land.1 hectare = 10,000 m ² = 2.47 acresHow many whole hectares of prime farmland could be bought for the total cost of buying one hectare of derelict sewage works and cleaning it for residential use?How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to add the total cost for building on land with how much it costs to build on sewage works for residential use.1,100,000 + 358,000 = 1,458,000Step 2 = you now need to divide this by the cost of prime farmland:1,458,000 ÷ 7,500 = 194.4Step 3 = now, divide this by how many acres equal 1 hectare (2.47):194.4 / 2.47 = 78.7 hectaresAnswer78 whole hectaresQuantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 2A rugby pitch is 70 m wide and 144 m in length. What is the approximate area of the rugby pitch in hectares?1 hectare = 10,000 m ² = 2.47 acresHow to work it outStep 1 = you are given the equation that 1 hectare = 10,000 m ² = 2.47 acres. This is crucial! In the question, you should look at the units of measurement in order to determine the correct a nswer.Step 2 = 70 m x 144 m = 10,080 m ²Step 3 = you know that ‘m ²â€™ can be converted into hectares.Step 4 = 10,080 m ² ÷ 10,000 m ² = 1.008 hectares.Answer1.008 hectaresQuantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 3Below are the costs of purchasing land. Prime farmland costs £7,500 per acre. Building land costs £1.1 million per hectare. The table shows the costs, in thousands of pounds per hectare, of how much it costs to clean the sites. These are paid in addition to the cost of purchasing the land.1 hectare = 10,000 m ² = 2.47 acresOne of the plots is a square. The diagonal length of the plot is 80 m. Which of the amounts below is closest in value to the cost of buying the plot?How to work it out Step 1 = first you need to multiply 80 by 80 to give you an approximate area:80 x 80 = 6,400Step 2 = now divide this by 2:6,400 ÷ 2 = 3,200Step 3 = divide this by the number of metres squared that equals 1 hectare (10,000)3,200 ÷ 10,000 = 0.32Step 4 = multiply this by the price of b uilding land:0.32 x 1100000 = £352,000Answer £352,000Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 4A square field, S, has an area greater than 3,600 m ². Its length is increased by 10 m, and its width decreased by 10 m to give a rectangular field, R. Which one of the following is true?A â€" Area S area R, perimeter S = perimeter RB â€" Area S = area R, perimeter S = perimeter RC â€" Area S = area R, perimeter S perimeter RD â€" Area S area R, perimeter S perimeter RE â€" Area S area R, perimeter S perimeter RHow to work it out Step 1 = to work out these questions, you must have an understanding of what each symbol means‘=’ means to ‘equals’. This could be used in the equation 3 + 5 = 4 + 4. The equals in the middle of the two shows that on each side of the equation, it must equate to the same.‘’ represents that one number is bigger than the other. A good tip is that the small point of the symbol points to the smaller number, and the large gap represents the bigger nu mber. For example, 8 2. This means 8 is bigger than 2.‘’ represents that one number being smaller than the other. A good tip is that the small point of the symbol points to the smaller number, and the large gap represents the bigger number. For example, 2 8. This means 2 is bigger than 8.Step 2 = you will then need to work out the square root of field S. The square root of 3,600 = 60. (60 x 60 = 3,600)Step 3 = if the length is increased by 10m, and its width is decreased by 10m, this will give you a field of 70 x 50 (use the width and length from step 2, to increase or decrease each side by the given amount).Step 4 = now work out the new area of the field by multiply 70 x 50 = 3,500. This is less than that of the first field.Step 5 = now work out the new perimeter of the field by adding 70 + 70 + 50 + 50 = 240. This has the same perimeter as the first field.Step 6 = so this can be represented as Area S area R, perimeter S = perimeter R. In simpler terms, area S is larger than area R, and the perimeter of S is equivalent to perimeter R.Answer  Area S area R, perimeter S = perimeter RQuantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 5The following graph shows the velocity of two cars at different times.How much greater is the acceleration of Car A than the acceleration of Car B?Acceleration (m/s2) = change in velocity (m/s2) ÷ change in time (s)How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to work out the acceleration for Car A.Change in velocity (16 â€" 0) ÷ change in time (4 â€" 0)16 ÷ 4 = 4Step 2 = now you need to work out the acceleration for Car B.Change in velocity (12 â€" 4) ÷ (4 â€" 0)8 ÷ 4 = 2Step 3 = therefore, Car A’s acceleration is greater than Car B’s by 2 m/s2:4 â€" 2 = 2 m/s2Answer A â€" 2 m/s2Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 6Here is some information about the costs of purchasing land.Prime farmland costs £6,500 per acre. Building land costs £1.2 million per hectare. The table shows the costs, in thousands of pounds per hectare, of cleaning the sites. These are paid in addition to cost of purchasing the land.1 hectare = 10,000 m ² = 2.47 acres.Building developers buy an old sewage works with an area of 4 acres. They intend to clean the site for residential use. They know they can use an area 1/10th of an acre for a house. Work out the total cost, to the nearest £, of buying and cleaning the land per house.How to work it out Step 1 = first you need to divide the area of acres by how many acres you get for 1 hectare:4 ÷ 2.47 = 1.619Step 2 = now, you need to multiply this by 350,000 (the cost for sewage works for residential use + 1,200,000 (cost to build land).1.619 x (350,000 + 1,200,000)1.619 x 1,550,000 = 2,509,450Step 3 = you will then need to use the following method:2,509,450 ÷ (4 ÷ 10) = 62,736.25Answer £62,736.25Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 7The following graph shows Ryan’s scores in four projects in his first year at university.In the second year of university, Ryan scored 88 poin ts in P5. What is the difference between his score in his second year, and his average project score in the first year?How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to work out the average project score of his first year. In order to work out the average, you should add up all of the numbers, and then divide it by how many numbers there are. There are four projects in his first year, so it will be divided by 4.86 + 92 + 88 + 90 = 356356 ÷ 4 = 89.Step 2 = Ryan scores 88 points in P5 (in his second year). Now, you need to work out the difference between his average score across year 1, and the points earned in P5.89 (average of year 1) â€" 88 (points scored in P5 = 1Answer 1Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 8Mineral water is classified on the basis of the amount of dissolved solid materials it contains. The chart shows the codes of different levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and the number of mineral water bottles for each code sold at a store.What fraction of the total num ber of bottles sold at the store with TDS greater than or equal to 50 mg/l, have the code TDS 4?How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to work out the bottom number of the fraction. You are trying to work out the total number of bottles sold at the store with TDS greater than or equal to 50, so you need to add up the following:85 + 65 + 50 = 200 (you add up these numbers because these numbers have TDS 50 or above.Step 2 = you then to work out the top number of the fraction. You are working out how many bottles have the code TDS 4.TDS = 50Step 3 = so the fraction would look like: 50/200Simplified, this would be 1/4Answer 1/4Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 9The following table shows the percentage of nickel in two coins.If both coins are made of only nickel and copper, what is the difference between the weight of copper present in the 50 pence coin and the weight of copper in the 20 pence coin?How to work it out Step 1 = for the question, you need to work out the differe nce in copper for both coins, however in the table you are only given the weight and the percentage of nickel.Step 2 = to work out the weight of copper in the 50p, you know that nickel is equivalent to 25%. That means the weight of the copper will be 75% (there is only two substances: nickel and copper, therefore the rest of the weight must be copper).8 g ÷ 100 x 75 (weight of copper) = 6 gStep 3 = to work out the weight of copper in the 20p, you know that nickel is equivalent to 16%. That means the weight of the copper will be 84% (there is only two substances: nickel and copper, therefore the rest of the weight must be copper).5 g ÷ 100 x 84 = 4.2 gStep 3 = therefore, the difference between the weight of copper in the 50p and the weight of copper in the 20p would be:6 â€" 4.2 = 1.8Answer C â€" 1.8 gQuantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 10The graph shows respondent’s responses when asked what finger they use to type the “Enter” button on the keyboard of a computer.Among all the respondents, only 30% of those who said “Right Index” and 40% of those who said “Alternative” were self-taught typists. How many respondents were self-taught typists?How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to work out 30% of those who said “Right Index”60 ÷ 100 x 30 = 18Step 2 = next, you need to work out 40% of those who said “Alternative”30 ÷ 100 x 40 = 12Step 3 = now you need to add these two sums up to work out how many respondents were self-taught typists from these categories:18 + 12 = 30Answer 30Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 11Government spending on “Education services” and “Health services” was 56.3 billion pounds and 106.7 billion respectively for the year 2011-2012. In the same year, Government spending on “Debt interests” was 22.22% of the spending on “Education services”, and the spending on “Education services”, “Health services” and “Debt interests” constituted 50% of the total spending by the Governm ent.What was the Government’s approximate total spending for the year 2011-2012?How to work it outStep 1 = first, you need to work out what the total spending was for “Debt Interests”. You know that this was 22.22% of the spending for Education services which was 56.3 billion.3 ÷ 100 x 22.22 = 12.51 billion.Step 2 = you then need to add up all of the costs:56.3 + 106.7 + 12.51 = 175.51 billion pounds.Step 3 = you know that the above amount (175.51 billion pounds) constituted of 50% of the total spending. So now you need to work out the overall total.51 x 100 ÷ 50 = 351.02 billion pounds.Step 4 = so the approximate value would be 351 billion pounds.Answer 351 billion poundsQuantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 12The Siberian tiger population in Country A is 60% of the Siberian tiger population in Country B. The population of Siberian tigers in Country C is 50% of that in Country A.If the Siberian tiger population in Country C is 420, what is the Siberian tiger population i n Country B?How to work it out Step 1 = you begin with 420 tigers in Country C. You know that this is 50% of that in Country A. So, to work out Country A, you can use the following method:420 x 100 ÷ 50 = 840.Step 2 = you now have 840 tigers in Country A. You know that this is 60% of the tigers in Country B. So, to work out Country B, you can use the following method:840 x 100 ÷ 60 = 1,400.So, Country B has 1,400 tigers.Answer1,400Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 13The following table shows the prices to place different sized advertisements in the main section of a newspaper.How much more does it cost a company to place two 24 x 10 mono advertisements and one 22 x 5 colour advertisement, as opposed to a company placing orders for three 8 x 10 colour advertisements and one 7 x 5 mono advertisement?How to work it out Step 1 = first, you need to work out the total cost for the first company:Two 24 x 10 mono = 8,567 x 2 = 17,134One 22 x 5 colour = 6,437.6,437 + 17,134 = 23,571 Step 2 = next, you need to work out the total cost for the second company:Three 8 x 10 colour = 4,208 x 3 = 12,624One 7 x 5 mono = 1,3401,340 + 12,624 = 13,964Step 3 = now you need to work out how much more it cost the first company compared to the second company:23-571 â€" 13,964 = £9,607Answer D â€" £9,607Quantitative Reasoning â€" Test Exercise 14The table shows the total tax paid in $ on annual taxable income.For example, a person with an annual taxable income of $60,000 will pay $5,438 plus 25% of ($60,000 â€" $36,251).Sam has an annual taxable income of $18,500. The income tax, to the nearest $ he has to pay is:How to work it out Step 1 = the first step is to work out which bracket Sam’s income falls under. If he earns $18,500, that falls in the 15% bracket.Step 2 = you need to work out 15% of (18,500 â€" 8,951). You minus the lowest number of the bracket by the amount.18,500 â€" 8,951 = 9,54915% of 9,549 = 9,549 ÷ 100 x 15 = 1,432.35.Step 3 = remember you need to add the total tax from the income bracket before. This would be 895 (Sam’s income falls under the second row, so the tax from the first row will need to be added).895 + 1,432.35 = 2,327.35Step 4 = to the nearest $, Sam’s total tax would be $2,327Answer A â€" $2,327Want more Quantitative Reasoning sample questions? Download your FREE pdf below: #image_1841531686{width:100%}TOP TIPS to pass any Quantitative Reasoning exam;10 SAMPLE QUESTIONS and answers;EXPERT GUIDANCE from the UK’s leading careers guidance company;PLUS lots more! First Name * Email * Agree to Privacy Policy and Terms Conditions * By downloading this resource, you are agreeing to How2Become’s Privacy Policy and for How2Become Ltd to contact you with marketing information relating to Quantitative Reasoning and How2Become’s resources and offers. *  Download Now » This entry was posted in Resources. Bookmark the permalink. Katie Noakes How to Become a Solicitor â€" Useful ResourcesQTS Numeracy Example Questions and Answers 9 thoughts on “Quantitative Reasoning Example Questions and Answers” Fatima says:Hi, I was struggling with question No. 1 but still after looking at your solution I’m not convinced. Could you explain more in details please? Here is my solution:step 1: calculation of how much is the price of 1 hectare of Prime farmland £7,500 x 2.47 = 18,525Step 2: total costs for building and cleaning sewage land 1100000 + 358000 = 1458000Step 3: divide this by the price of 1 hectare of Prime farmland1,458,000 : 18,525 = 78.70which is wrong!!I don’t see the reason to divide by the price of 1 acre of Prime farmland since that price express 1 acre, while £1,458,000 is in hectare. Please explain.Thank you,regards November 23, 2015 at 12:28 am Reply Deborah says:Please can you help me solve exercise 21 c example from 11 to 15 the example is 14 ÷ 2 = 10 thank you June 4, 2018 at 3:24 pm Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Deborah,Thanks for your comment, we’d be happy to help you. Please could you explain exactly what question you are referring to, so that we can assist you!Sincerely,The How2Become Team June 4, 2018 at 3:51 pm Reply Destiny says:Solve exercise 2b for basic 3 November 15, 2018 at 9:54 pm Reply Jacob Senior says:Hi Destiny,Do you want us to solve this question for you? Please let us know if this is the case.Thanks, The How2Become Team. November 16, 2018 at 4:12 pm Reply kunjdeep says:Fatima, Your way is the correct way. Even I got confused and it took me a whole hour to understand that the third step is wrong. To convert the total number of acres of prime farmland into number of hectares, one has to divide the result by 2.47 and not multiply it with 2.47. hence the correct answer is : 194.4/2.47 = 78.70 hectares. March 27, 2019 at 6:30 am Reply Jacob Senior says:Hi Kunjdeep,Thanks for your comment. We’ve amended the blog post to reflect the correct answer.Kind regards, The How2Become Team. March 27, 2019 at 10:32 am Reply Iyke Racy Godwin says:Hi, How did you arrive at 408 as the final answer for exercise 1 above? Thanks. June 17, 2019 at 3:38 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Ikye,We’ve amended this blog now to make things clearer, and to reflect the correct answer. Hopefully it all makes more sense to you now, but if you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to get in touch =].Sincerely,The How2Become Team June 18, 2019 at 12:51 pm Reply

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