Education
Skills
Interviewing
Career
Networking
100

  1. All of the following are options you might pursue directly after high school, EXCEPT...

    1. A master’s degree

    2. A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college

    3. An apprenticeship

    4. A two-year associate degree from a community college

A master's degree

100

  1. All of the following are hard skills EXCEPT...

    1. Coding

    2. Accounting

    3. Carpentry

    4. Adaptability

Adaptability

100

  1. Your friend, Nabila, has a virtual interview tomorrow and is extremely nervous. Nabila should do all of the following things to prepare for her virtual interview EXCEPT…

    1. test all of her technology including internet connection and audio

    2. dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.

    3. ensure she has a clutter-free background

    4. maintain positive body language during her interview such as good posture and eye contact with the camera

dress as comfortably as possible; since this is a virtual interview, professional dress is not necessary.

100

All of the following factors influence a career’s earning potential, EXCEPT...

  1. Industry job growth rate

  2. Median salary

  3. Opportunities for advancement

  4. Availability of direct deposit

Availability of direct deposit

100

In which scenario would you be MOST likely to use an elevator pitch?

  1. Uploading a recording of yourself to a job board

  2. Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair

  3. Sending a follow-up email to someone you've formally interviewed with

  4. Greeting anyone you meet while vacationing out of town

Introducing yourself to a hiring manager at a community center's career fair

200

  1. If a college degree is expensive, why is it often considered a good financial decision to go to college?

    1. College graduates always hold higher-paying jobs than high school graduates

    2. College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

    3. Most people don’t graduate with student debt

    4. After paying tuition, students will have a partial ownership stake in a valuable university

College graduates have higher average lifetime earnings than high school graduates

200

  1. Lilly is working on her first resume and has no previous work experience. What can she do to boost her resume?

    1. Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

    2. Create fictional positions she held in the past

    3. Leave out volunteer experience since it's not paid work

    4. Include a lengthy paragraph at the top of her resume explaining why she has no previous work experience

Emphasize her education and highlight her strong GPA

200

Which statement is TRUE about the job board posting shown here? 

  1. The job is for an account specialist to work at Indeed

  2. Whoever is hired can expect to make $110,000 per year

  3. This job has a lot of flexibility on work hours and the ability to work from anywhere

  4. AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

AutoNation will provide this employee with multiple types of insurance in their benefits package

200

Which of the following is the best strategy when using online job boards to find a new career?

  1. Attach your resume to every job posting, even when you're not really interested in the job

  2. Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

  3. Only check the job boards once or twice a month so you don't get overwhelmed

  4. Either search for specific job titles you desire or specific companies you'd like to work for, but not both

Set up a profile, set filters on which types of jobs you're looking for, and sign up for alerts

200

A best practice when networking on LinkedIn is...

  1. Joining as many groups as possible even if they're outside of your interests

  2. Asking for a big favor from a recent connection

  3. Repeatedly private messaging hiring managers to check on the status of your job application

  4. Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect

Including a personalized note when sending an invitation to connect

300

Which of the following is TRUE about cover letters?

  1. The cover letter presents the same information that is on your resume

  2. A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate

  3. Cover letters are typically 2-3 pages in length

  4. You can use the same cover letter when applying for multiple jobs

A cover letter complements your resume by highlighting your interest in the position and what makes you a strong candidate

300

Grayson has a job interview tomorrow. What is the best advice you can give him? 

  1. Don't ask questions during the interview since it will show that he may not know something about the company

  2. Be sure to ask about vacation policy and sick leave since he will want to know how many days he can take off

  3. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes early for the interview

  4. Do research on the company ahead of time to understand how his role will support the larger organization

Do research on the company ahead of time to understand how his role will support the larger organization

300

Gordon is a recent graduate and is looking for his first professional job. He has submitted his resume to many different companies and has had a few job interviews. Unfortunately, Gordon has not yet received a job offer. What is the best piece of advice you can give Gordon to continue his job search?

  1. Continue to practice his interview skills so he’ll feel positive and confident when the next opportunity arises

  2. Take a break from the job search process. It is recommended to take a 6-week break whenever a job is not offered following an interview.

  3. Call and email the companies that did not offer him a job and demand they explain why he did not get the job

  4. Completely redo his resume and cover letter, and resubmit them to the companies that he previously applied to

Continue to practice his interview skills so he’ll feel positive and confident when the next opportunity arises

300

Joanna is looking for a new job and wants to improve her LinkedIn profile. All of the following are things she should do EXCEPT...

  1. Update her photo so that it is professional and current

  2. Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities

  3. Ask for recommendations from previous coworkers and supervisors

  4. Highlight her soft and hard skills

Include vague, generic descriptions for previous job responsibilities

400

Soft skills can be best described as...

  1. Skills that are easy to demonstrate and measure

  2. Skills that highlight a person's ability to work effectively with others

  3. Skills that apply only to a specific position

  4. Skills that are not important to employers

Skills that highlight a person's ability to work effectively with others

400

  1. All of the following are good ways to convince your boss you deserve a raise EXCEPT...

    1. You met or exceeded all of your performance targets over the last year

    2. You’ve taken on responsibilities outside of your job description

    3. Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income

    4. You played a key role in advancing a goal of your organization

Your landlord raised your rent and you need more monthly income

400

What is one difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile?

  1. A resume lists your past work experience while LinkedIn only describes your future goals

  2. A resume includes a professional photo of you while LinkedIn does not have a photo

  3. A resume is tailored for a specific job that you're applying to while LinkedIn can include all of your professional work history

  4. A resume is written in a casual tone while a LinkedIn profile is written in a formal tone

A resume is tailored for a specific job that you're applying to while LinkedIn can include all of your professional work history

500

Professional associations and organizations can help a person succeed in their career because...

  1. They are required by law in order to work in certain industries

  2. Your employer has to give you a raise for each professional organization you join

  3. You can meet new people, gain valuable resources, and broaden your professional network

  4. They provide income to supplement your salary from your job

You can meet new people, gain valuable resources, and broaden your professional network

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