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Influences on Career
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Resumes and cover letters
Multiple Choice
100
Talking to people who may offer you job leads, contacts, or other information.
Networking
100
List the five things your career will be influenced by.
1. Your interests and abilities 2. Your personality 3. Your learning style 4. Your personal values 5. The kind of lifestyle you want to lead.
100
Talking to people who may be able to offer you job leads, or __________, is perhaps the best way to find out about a career that interests you.
Networking
100
What are the two types of resumes?
Skills resume and chronological resume
100
A skills resume is also known as a(n) a.working resume b.functional resume c.interest resume d.conditional resume
b. functional resume
200
Sent with a resume as a brief introduction; emphasizes accomplishments most relative to a job.
Cover Letter
200
What is the first step to planning your career?
To look closely at yourself.
200
Most people do best in a career suited to their primary __________.
Learning Style
200
What should the first paragraph of a cover letter be about?
It should tell the company why you are writing.
200
When writing a cover letter, it is best to include this in the first paragraph: a. the full job title, the position you seek, and how you found out about it. b. details that emphasize your experience and potential. c. your address and telephone number so that the hiring manager can reach you immediately. d. a simple statement about why the company should hire you.
A. the full job title, the position you seek , and how you found out about it.
300
The different ways people process information.
Learning Styles
300
How does a career differ from a job?
A job is work for pay, while a career is a series of progressively more responsible jobs in one field or in related fields.
300
Each time you send out a resume, you should send a _____________ along with it.
Cover Letter
300
True/False You should lie in your resume.
False. You should ALWAYS be honest when writing a resume.
300
General rules to follow in preparing your resume include: a. adding your personal information, such as your age and race. b. make your resume as long as possible to impress the hiring manager. c. focusing on what you have accomplished on the job or in school. d. excluding unpaid volunteer work that may lower any salary offer.
c. focusing on what you have accomplished on the job or in school
400
A short document that provides potential employers with information about an individual’s specific qualifications for a job.
Resume
400
Which of the following does not influence your choice on a possible career? a.your interest and abilities b.your past employers c.your personal values d.your personality
d. your past employers
400
The __________ describes thousands of jobs that are available throughout the United States.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
400
What should the last paragraph of a cover letter be about?
It should ask for an interview.
400
The combination of the unique qualities that make you who you are. a. interests b. skills c. personality d. ability
c. personality
500
Beliefs that guide the way people live.
Values
500
List three ways that you can find out about jobs or careers.
Networking, Occupational Outlook Handbook, or by contacting Professional Associations.
500
If you have strong work experience, the ____________ will allow you to display it to full advantage.
Chronological Resume
500
What are the five hints for putting together a resume?
1. Showcase what you have to offer. 2. Be honest 3. Concentrate on your skills if you don't have much work experience 4. Keep resume brief 5. Leave out references of age, race, marital status, height or weight, and overall health.
500
The first step in planning a successful career is to a. research potential careers on the Internet b. speak to a guidance counselor about potential careers c. consider your personality, learning styles, values, and lifestyle d. assess your interests and abilities
d. assess your interests and abilities
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