Career Readiness
The ability to share ideas clearly through speaking and writing.
What is communication?
This information should appear at the top of your resume.
What is your name/contact information?
You should do this before an interview to learn about the employer.
What is research?
You're going to be late for work. What should you do?
Contact your supervisor as soon as possible and explain the situation professionally.
True or False: You need to know exactly what career you want before graduating high school.
False.
Working effectively with others toward a common goal.
What is teamwork?
True or False: Your resume should include every job or activity you've ever done.
False.
Name one thing you should NOT do during an interview.
Examples: use your phone, interrupt, speak negatively about others, arrive late, etc.
You don't understand an assignment your supervisor gives you. What should you do?
Ask for clarification.
True or False: Skills learned in sports and extracurricular activities can be discussed during interviews.
True.
Arriving on time, meeting expectations, and behaving appropriately are examples of this skill.
What is professionalism?
Resume bullet points should typically begin with these.
What are action verbs?
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Your coworker asks you to cover for them and lie to your supervisor. What should you do?
Decline and communicate honestly/professionally.
Give a 20-second response to: “Tell me about yourself.”
Team must give an appropriate response.
Adjusting when plans, expectations, or circumstances change.
What is adaptability?
Improve this resume statement: “Helped customers.”
Answers vary; should use an action verb and provide more detail.
Give one good question to ask an interviewer when they say, “Do you have any questions for us?”
Answers vary.
During an interview, you're asked a question and don't immediately know the answer. What should you do?
Take a moment to think, ask for clarification if necessary, and respond thoughtfully.
Name five career-readiness skills in 20 seconds.
Any five appropriate skills.
Name three ways a high school student can demonstrate career readiness without having a job.
Examples include school projects, sports, volunteering, clubs, leadership, dual-credit classes, etc.
Name four types of experience a high school student can include on a resume besides paid employment.
Volunteering, clubs, sports, leadership, projects, community service, etc.
You are asked, “Tell me about a time you had to solve a problem.” What type of interview question is this?
What is a behavioral interview question?
Your supervisor gives you constructive feedback you disagree with. What's a professional way to respond?
Listen, ask questions, remain respectful, and discuss concerns professionally.
One person from your team must answer: “Why should we hire you?”
Judge based on whether they connect their strengths/skills to the opportunity.